The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has resumed passenger train operations on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, weeks after a derailment halted services.
NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, announced on Wednesday that commercial services would restart following the completion of safety, technical, and operational checks.
The move comes after the August 26 derailment — the second at the same station in 13 months — which was traced by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to defective infrastructure and lapses in safety management.
Unyimadu said the corporation had put additional measures in place to guarantee safe and reliable train services.
Passenger Welfare Measures
- Of the 583 passengers on board, 530 were contacted, and 512 have received refunds.
- All 22 injured passengers have been contacted, with many visited by NRC’s medical team; they will receive one free ride per week until December 31, 2025.
- All 618 passengers on board the August 26 train will be entitled to one free ride before December 31, 2025.
Timetable for Abuja-Kaduna Train Service
- Abuja – Kaduna:
- IDU: 8:45
- Kubwa: 9:05
- Rigassa: 12:42 (Arrive)
- Kaduna – Abuja:
- Rigassa: 14:30
- Kubwa: 18:02
- IDU: 18:23 (Arrive)
The NRC also announced that Wednesdays will be reserved for maintenance.
The corporation thanked passengers for their patience during the suspension and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, affordable, and efficient train services nationwide.
