Nigeria, May 27 -- The Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), citing "operational exigencies" and technical advice from its engineers.

The suspension comes six months after operations resumed on 29 October last year.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the train service had announced the planned resumption of services on 29 October 2025, following a suspension for some months.

In a statement issued on Monday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the suspension was necessary to allow for "critical operational assessments" aimed at ensuring safety, reliability and improved service delivery on the corridor.

The corporation did not discl...