Determined to effect repair on a portion of the narrow gauge threatened by washout around Osogbo, Osun state, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has deployed a team of engineers to the flooded area to repair the section.

The site, located at km 294+12 poles, Oke-Onitea area in Osogbo, suffered a washout following heavy rainfall on Saturday.

According to the NRC, the remedial work is critical to maintaining safe and uninterrupted train operations for passengers who will travel to Osogbo, Ilorin and Minna on the service during the Eid festival.

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, expressed regret over the washout, but reassured passengers that all necessary steps are being taken to bring relief to the passengers and ease train movement.

The NRC management also called on residents of Oke-Onitea and other communities along the rail corridors in Osogbo to refrain from dumping refuse indiscriminately, as such practices contribute to culvert blockages and rail infrastructure damage.

The corporation reiterated its commitment to delivering safe, customer-focused rail services to the Nigerians.