The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the official resumption of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS)
It revealed that operations would continue on Wednesday, the 29th of October 2025, after a temporary suspension of train service.
The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa revealed that the online booking portal would open by 12 noon on Monday, the 27th of October, 2025, about 48 hours ahead of resumption,
He encouraged passengers to secure their tickets early through the portal or at designated stations.
Opeifa noted that operations would begin with seven coaches, comprising six standard class and one business class.
The Corporation sincerely apologized to its esteemed passengers and stakeholders for the inconveniences experienced during the period of suspension
The brief suspension was necessary to carry out critical repairs, maintenance, and system checks on the track and rolling stock to ensure the comfort, reliability and safety of passengers
News edited by Favour Owonibi