Suspended Abuja-Kaduna Passenger Train Service To Resume October 1

By; MATTHEW UKACHUNWA, Lagos

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations on October 1, 2025.

The resumption of commercial service is made possible following the successful completion of all required safety, technical, and operational checks, the corporation said.

“This step underscores the Corporation’s commitment to ensuring smooth, reliable, and secure train services for the travelling public,” NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, explained in a statement issued on Sunday.

Commenting on post-derailment welfare of passengers, Unyimadu said, “In line with our priority on passenger welfare after the August 26, 2025 incident, NRC wishes to state that out of the 583 passengers on board, 530 passengers were contacted by phone, out of which 512 have successfully received refunds.

“All 22 injured passengers have been contacted, many visited by our medical team, and will enjoy one free ride per week until December 31, 2025.

“All 618 people on board during the August 26, 2025 accident will be entitled to one free ride before December 31, 2025.”

The chief public relations officer pointed out that subsequently every Wednesday has been scheduled as maintenance for the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service.

“The NRC appreciates the patience and understanding of all Nigerians especially train passengers during the period of the suspension and reaffirms its commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable, efficient, secured and more customer-friendly train transportation alternatives across the country.

“The corporation deeply appreciates the patience, cooperation, and understanding of passengers during the suspension period. We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver safe, affordable, and efficient rail transportation that supports national connectivity and economic growth,” the Nigerian Railway spokesman stated.