Tag: train
NRC boss explains reason for increased train fares
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) says the increased cost of diesel and other logistics is going to be a significant determinant in the new...
FG, Ondo govt. train accountants on public sector accounting system
The Federal Government, in partnership with Ondo State government, has trained managers of public finance across the state on International Public Sector Accounting System...
Train crushes 52 cattle to death in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday said no fewer than 52 cattle were crushed to death by a train along Kasarami – Jere...
Sleaze: Abuja-Kaduna train passengers call for online ticketing
Some train passengers have called for online ticketing for the Abuja-Kaduna Train service to eliminate alleged widespread sleaze in the ticketing arrangement.
They made...
Kaduna-Abuja train: Passengers protest as touts hijack sale of tickets
Hundreds of stranded train passengers on Sunday protested over alleged underhand dealings in the sale of tickets for the Kaduna-Abuja train service.
Although the train...
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line 80% completed, says Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, says that Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail project is about 80 per cent completed and will be ready soon.
Amaechi, disclosed...
Reckless driving: Three killed, many injured as train crushes commercial bus in Lagos
Three persons died and many others were injured when a train hit a commercial bus at Pen Cinema railway crossing in Agege, Lagos State...
Buhari inaugurates Abuja Rail Project, lauds China for investing in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, inaugurated the Abuja Light Rail Project and commended the Chinese Government for its investment in Nigeria’s economy.
He said the...
Morocco tests Africa’s fastest high-speed rail line
Morocco has successfully tested Africa’s fastest high-speed railway, state-owned railway operator ONCF announced on Thursday.
ONCF said in a statement that “the latest tests were...
Amaechi: GE to invest $2.7bn on narrow gauge lines infrastructure as Abuja-Kaduna rail service...
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday said General Electric (GE) was investing $2.7 billion on infrastructure, Operation and Maintenance (O and...