The NRC stated that Pakistan had already deported 800,000 Afghans.
He appealed to the general public, especially the passengers, to bear with NRC, saying the situation would soon be controlled.
He said public-private partnerships were essential for unlocking the full potential of rail freight and decongesting Nigerian ports.
The Senate has passed a bill to amend the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Act for second reading.
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed at the Jere corridor.
The NRC boss said the corporation was working with the security agencies to address the menace.
The police declared that the arrested persons did not identify themselves as employees of the NRC at the point of arrest.
This is contained a statement on Saturday, in Lagos, by Fidet Okhiria, managing director, NRC.
He also disclosed that the council approved over N510 million for the supply of customised Fire Service Vehicles for the Nigerian Ports Authority.
The management of NRC hopes to introduce additional measures nationwide to ensure safe train operations.
