NRC Resumes Abuja-Kaduna Train Service with Weekly Maintenance

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced the resumption of passenger services on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) starting Wednesday, October 1. 

The NRC will conduct maintenance every Wednesday to ensure operational reliability. 

In a statement released Sunday in Lagos, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed that commercial operations will restart following successful safety, technical, and operational checks. 

This initiative highlights NRC’s commitment to delivering safe, smooth, and dependable train services for passengers.

Unyimadu recalled that after the Aug. 26 incident, 530 out of 583 passengers on board were contacted by phone, with 512 refunded.

He added that all 22 injured passengers were reached, many visited by NRC’s medical team, and would enjoy one free ride weekly until Dec. 31.

“All 618 people on board during the Aug. 26 accident will be entitled to one free ride before Dec. 31,” he said.

The AKTS timetable includes Abuja–Kaduna, IDU: 8.45 a.m., Kubwa: 9.05 a.m., Rigassa: 12.42 p.m. (Arrival).

Kaduna–Abuja schedule is Rigassa: 2.30 p.m., Kubwa: 6.02 p.m., IDU: 6.23 p.m. (Arrival).

Unyimadu appreciated passengers’ patience during the suspension, reaffirming NRC’s commitment to safe, reliable, affordable, and customer-friendly train services nationwide. 

NAN