Relief As NRC Restores Abuja-Kaduna Passenger Train Services October1

Passenger train services on the suspended Abuja-Kaduna corridor will be restored by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) effective Wednesday, 1st October 2025.

The commercial service will recommence following the successful completion of all required safety, technical, and operational checks. This step underscores the Corporation’s commitment to ensuring smooth, reliable, and secure train services for the traveling public.

Passenger Welfare Update on the Abuja–Kaduna Service

In line with NRC’s 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.

Time Table for Abuja-Kaduna Train Service
Abuja-Kaduna. IDU: 8.45am, Kubwa: 9.05am, Rigassa: 12.42noon (Arrive).
Kaduna-Abuja
RIgassa: 14.30pm
Kubwa: 18.02pm
IDU:18.23pm (Arrive)

Subsequently every Wednesday has been scheduled as maintenance for the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service.

In a statement signed by Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer, it said , “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.

Unyimadu added that, the Nigerian Railway Corporation remain steadfast in its mission to deliver safe, affordable, and efficient rail transportation that supports national connectivity and economic growth.

MIKE OCHONMA
EDITOR