Train Derailment Forces Suspension of Abuja-Kaduna Rail Service

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna corridor after a Kaduna-bound train derailed on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press briefing, NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development and said investigations have commenced to determine the cause of the accident. He noted that technical teams from the NRC, the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and other relevant agencies were already working on-site.

Opeifa dismissed speculations that the trains were poorly maintained, assuring that safety standards remain a priority. He further disclosed that refunds for passengers affected by the incident have been initiated.

According to him, six passengers sustained minor injuries and have since received medical attention. The total number of passengers onboard the derailed train had not been confirmed as of the time of the briefing.