Railway Revival: NRC Announces Resumption Of Abuja–Kaduna Operations

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the complete restoration of train services on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor following a disruption on Monday that resulted in injuries to 26 passengers.

The Managing Director of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the resumption on Wednesday, assuring travellers that strengthened safety and operational measures have been put in place.

In a statement shared on his official X account, Opeifa said normal operations were reinstated after prompt action by NRC officials.

He explained that services resumed following the incident recorded on March 16, 2026, adding that the corporation’s swift response helped minimise service interruptions.

Opeifa encouraged passengers to continue booking tickets, noting that improved safety protocols have been introduced to guarantee secure and comfortable travel.

The NRC also confirmed the successful return of services, including the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) trip from Rigasa in Kaduna State, marking a return to routine operations for commuters along the busy route.

According to Opeifa, the resumption was supported by community stakeholders, and train services are now operating normally under enhanced safety conditions.

The disruption occurred around 9:16 a.m. on Monday near Asham Station along the Abuja–Kaduna line. The train involved, designated KA2, had departed Rigasa and stopped at Jere before continuing its journey.

The NRC stated that after leaving Jere—where an additional locomotive had been attached—the locomotive became detached while the train was in motion. It then moved forward and made contact with the rear section of the train, affecting the power car and the last passenger coach.

The corporation clarified that the event was not a collision between two separate trains, but rather an internal operational incident involving equipment within the same train set.

Opeifa said new safety and operational procedures have since been introduced to prevent a repeat of such an occurrence.

He reaffirmed the NRC’s commitment to providing safe, reliable rail transportation and encouraged passengers to resume travel with confidence as normal operations continue along the corridor.