NRC Suspends Lagos-Apapa Train Service for Maintenance

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced a temporary suspension of the Lagos-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks, effective July 6, 2023, to enable scheduled maintenance of locomotives and coaches. Dr.

Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NRC, communicated this decision during a corporate briefing on Tuesday. The service is expected to resume on July 27, 2023.

The last passenger train service will operate on July 3, 2023. It is important to note that the suspension will not affect freight services at the Apapa port complex, which operates on both narrow gauge and standard gauge corridors.

Passengers are encouraged to utilize the Lagos mass transit train service available every weekday from Monday to Friday, with departures from Ijoko at 6:30 AM and Kajola at 7:00 AM, and return services from Iddo at 5:30 PM and Ijoko at 6:15 PM. Dr.

Opeifa expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the necessary maintenance, emphasizing the commitment to ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in train services.