Wheel defect, brake application might have caused Warri-Itakpe train derailment – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that a possible sudden wheel or bogie defect, along with the manner of brake application, may have contributed to the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) in Delta State.
Findings The corporation said its internal investigation revealed that the possible sudden development of a bogie or wheel defect while the train was en route was a potential primary factor in the derailment.“Based on the internal investigation carried out by the NRC inquiry team, preliminary observations indicate the possible sudden development of a bogie/wheel defect while en route.
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