The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has announced the full restoration of passenger services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor.
Following Monday’s operational disruption, Dr. Opeifa shared the update via his official X account on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, assuring the public that enhanced safety protocols and improved operational standards are now in place.
“Following the incident on Monday, 16th March 2026, normal train operations have been fully restored through the swift intervention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.
“Passengers can now confidently book tickets, as improved safety and operational measures have been implemented to ensure secure and comfortable journeys.
“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 NRC boss emphasised that the swift response of the corporation ensured minimal disruption, while reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety and service reliability.
The corporation also noted the successful resumption of the AKTS return trip from Rigasa in Kaduna State, signalling a return to normalcy for rail commuters along the corridor.
It was earlier reported that the incident occurred around 9:16 a.m. near Asham Station on a downward section of the Abuja–Kaduna rail line, involving train KA2, which had departed Rigasa and made a scheduled stop at Jere before continuing its journey.
After leaving Jere, where an additional rear locomotive had been attached, the locomotive became detached while the train was moving, rolled forward, and collided with the rear of the train, resulting in a serious operational occurrence.
The train, carrying 429 passengers along with crew and security personnel, recorded no fatalities, though some passengers were injured and received immediate medical attention before the train continued to Idu Station in Abuja.
