The disruption occurred after the train’s backup engine began losing power shortly after departure, prompting officials to make a precautionary safety decision. The train was pulled back to Rigasa, Kaduna, where checks were conducted before it resumed its journey at 4:00 p.m. It arrived at Idu Station at 6:52 p.m., about 80 minutes behind schedule. […]
NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the suspension while addressing journalists in Abuja, just hours after the incident occurred. According to him, an investigation is currently underway, involving NRC technical staff, the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other relevant agencies. Opeifa dismissed reports suggesting that the train was in poor condition and assured the […]
A passenger train on the Abuja- Kaduna route has derailed, throwing commuters into panic. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed from Abuja en route to Kaduna. Witnesses said the derailment caused chaos, with many passengers scrambling to escape through the broken windows. Read Also: Dangote Group pledges medical care for Phyna’s sister after […]