The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) suspends the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS), citing operational challenges and technical concerns on the corridor. Multiple outlets report that the suspension is described as temporary, with Premium Times saying it is to give engineers time to conduct critical safety and operational assessments. The Punch similarly reports that the service is temporarily suspended due to operational challenges. Vanguard, however, characterizes the suspension as indefinite and links it to technical and operational issues.
The suspension follows a period of service resumption, with Premium Times noting it occurs about six months after the train service resumed. Across the reports, NRC does not present details of specific faults in the service, but it indicates the need for further checks before operations continue. The announcements reflect ongoing efforts by the corporation’s engineering team to evaluate safety and performance conditions on the Warri–Itakpe route before trains run again.
