Beginning on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced the resumption of passenger train services along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor.
Commercial service will resume following the successful completion of all necessary safety, technical, and operational checks, according to Callistus Unyimadu, the company’s chief public relations officer.
The second train derailed at the same station in the previous 13 months, making the development happen on August 26. Shortly after passing a manually operated switch point that had previously been deemed unusable, the incident occurred.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) conducted an investigation to discover that the train’s derailment was caused by malfunctioning infrastructure and safety management blunders.
However, NRC’s update stated that the train’s necessary checks had been completed.
This action demonstrates the Corporation’s commitment to providing the traveling public with smooth, trustworthy, and secure train services.
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Following the August 26, 2025 incident, the Corporation updated the passenger welfare.
“530 of the 583 passengers on board were contacted by phone, of which 512 have received refunds successfully.
“All 22 injured passengers have been contacted, many of whom have been seen by our medical team, and they will receive one free ride a week through December 31, 2025.
Before December 31, 2025, all 618 passengers on board the ship during the accident on August 26, 2025, will be eligible for one free ride.
As the train resumes its operations, it provided detailed information about the services available.
Abuja-Kaduna Train Service schedule
Abuja – Kaduna , IDU: 8: 45
Kubwa: 9: 05
Rigassa: 12: 42 (Arrive)
Abuja and Kaduna
RIgassa: 14: 30
Kubwa: 18: 02
IDU: 18: 23 (Arrive)
NRC later claimed that the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service’s maintenance schedule was for each Wednesday.
The NRC reiterates its commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable, efficient, secure, and more customer-friendly train transportation options throughout the nation and appreciates the patience and understanding of all Nigerians, especially train passengers during the suspension.
Source: Channels TV
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