By Onilede Titi Faith
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), will resume passenger operations on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, weeks after suspension following the August 26 derailment.
NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noting that safety, technical, and operational checks had been completed to ensure secure and reliable services.
Unyimadu disclosed that of the 583 passengers listed on the manifest of the affected train, 530 were contacted, while 512 received refunds.
All 22 injured passengers were also reached, treated, and offered free weekly rides until December 31, 2025.
In addition, all 618 people on board during the derailment, including staff, will enjoy one free ride before the year ends.
He thanked passengers for their patience during the suspension and assured that measures have been put in place to prevent future incidents linked to human error, excessive speeding, and braking issues.
The NRC also released an updated timetable for the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service.
