The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week, after a one-month suspension caused by damage to the track at Asham.
Penpushing reports that Chief Public Relations Officer of the corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, made this known in a statement, affirming that repair works and safety checks on the affected section have now been successfully completed.
The spokesperson explained that the corporation had worked tirelessly to restore both the infrastructure and the rolling stock to the highest safety standards in line with global best practices.
Penpushing further reports that it would be recalled that the service was halted after the August 26 incident, which forced the Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) to suspend operations on the busy corridor.
“The Nigerian Railway Corporation is pleased to announce that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service is set to resume operations next week, following the successful completion of repair and safety checks on the affected section of track at Asham’, the statement reads
“The service was temporarily suspended after the unfortunate incident of August 26, 2025. Since then, the Corporation has worked tirelessly to ensure both the infrastructure and rolling stock are restored to the highest safety standards in line with global best practices’, it added.
“As part of our commitment to passenger welfare, the NRC has refunded 512 passengers out of the 583 on board the affected train. Efforts are ongoing to reach and process refunds for the remaining passengers to ensure that no one is left behind’, Unyimadu wrote
Penpushing also reports that the statement added that the corporation valued the patience and understanding of passengers during the suspension, assuring that safety, comfort, and satisfaction remain the corporation’s top priority.
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) in the statement acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, security agencies, the media, and other stakeholders in the recovery process.
Penpushing reports that the statement pointed out that further details on the official resumption date and train schedules will be communicated in the coming days, while it is recalled that the derailment occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train left Abuja at about 11 am, en route to Kaduna
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