The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week after one month suspension as a result of a train derailment at Asham Station.
The service was halted after the August 26,2025 incident, which forced the NRC to suspend operations on the busy corridor.
NRC did not, however, give the specific date of resumption of the train services next week.
The corporation said in a statement on Saturday, September 27,2025, that repair works and safety checks on the affected section have now been successfully completed.
The Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, who signed the release for the management, said the corporation had worked tirelessly to restore the infrastructure and the rolling stock to the highest safety standards in line with global best practices.
“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 statement reads.
Unyimadu added that the NRC valued the patience and understanding of passengers during the suspension, assuring that safety, comfort, and satisfaction remain the corporation’s top priority.
The NRC also acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, security agencies, the media, and other stakeholders in the recovery process.
The statement noted that further details on the official resumption date and train schedules will be communicated in the coming days.
