The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has resumed full train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route following a disruption earlier this week.
Managing Director Kayode Opeifa announced the restoration in a post on X on Wednesday, assuring passengers of improved safety and operational standards.
He said: “Following the incident on Monday, 16th March 2026, normal train operations have been fully restored through the swift intervention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.”
Opeifa added: “Passengers can now confidently book tickets, as improved safety and operational measures have been implemented to ensure secure and comfortable journeys.”
He further said: “We are also pleased to welcome passengers on the AKTS return trip from Rigasa, Kaduna State, yesterday, 17th March 2026, with the support of HRH (Alhaji) Ishaq Ibrahim Tanko, Hakimin Idu District Head, Abuja. Train services are back to normal — safer and better.”
The corporation said its response ensured minimal disruption and reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and service reliability.
NRC also confirmed the successful resumption of the AKTS return trip from Rigasa, signalling a return to normal operations along the corridor.
The disruption followed an incident on March 16 near Asham Station involving train KA2, which had departed Rigasa and stopped at Jere before continuing its journey.
After leaving Jere, an additional rear locomotive attached to the train became detached while in motion, rolled forward and collided with the rear of the train.
The train was carrying 429 passengers, along with crew and security personnel.
No fatalities were recorded, but some passengers sustained injuries and received immediate medical attention before the train continued to Idu Station in Abuja.
