The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume next week after repairs and safety checks were completed on a damaged section of track at Asham.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the Corporation said, “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) 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 train service was suspended after an incident on August 26, 2025, which disrupted operations along the busy route.
According to the NRC, the downtime allowed for restoration of infrastructure and rolling stock to what it described as “the highest safety standards in line with global best practices.”
On measures taken for passenger welfare, the statement noted that, “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.”
The Corporation also expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their support during the suspension.
“The NRC appreciates the patience and understanding of our esteemed passengers and assures the general public that their safety, comfort, and satisfaction remain our top priority. We also acknowledge the invaluable support of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, security agencies, the media, and all stakeholders during this period of recovery,” the statement said.
The agency added that further details on the official resumption date and train schedule would be communicated in the coming days.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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