Passengers Stranded As Another Kaduna-Abuja Train Derails

Another passenger train derailed has derailed on the Abuka-Kaduna route for the second time in one week.

The latest incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday between Kaduna and Abuja.

Many passengers were left stranded after the incident.

Details of the incident has not been released by the Nigeria Railway Corporation.

On June 5, 2024, many passengers were stranded on Wednesday when a Kaduna-bound train from Abuja derailed at Asha station in the federal capital territory (FCT).

“The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) experienced train technical hitch in our operation at Asham Railway Station in Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State. The passengers on board were safely returned to Abuja (Idu). Meanwhile, their tickets remain valid for a subsequent journey within two weeks.

“This minor hitch is attributed to the removal of track fastening clips by vandals,” NRC said on the June 5, incident.

Recall that on May 26, a train which departed Rigasa station in Kaduna for Abuja derailed near Jere.