NRC suspends Port Harcourt–Aba Train Services for maintenance

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of train operations on the Port Harcourt–Aba corridor due to safety concerns.

Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspension is to allow for routine maintenance on the rail line.

He assured passengers that normal services will resume on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

“Port Harcourt–Aba rail corridor suspended for routine maintenance. Regular train services to be restored on September 9, 2025.”

“We regret all inconveniences,” the statement read.