The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume next week.
According to NRC spokesperson Callistus Unyimadu, the decision follows the completion of repairs and safety checks on the damaged track at Asham, where a derailment occurred on August 26.
The corporation has explained that both the infrastructure and rolling stock have been restored to global safety standards.
It has also confirmed that refunds have been issued to 512 of the 583 passengers affected by the incident, with efforts ongoing to reach the remaining passengers.
The NRC has expressed appreciation to commuters for their patience and emphasized that safety, comfort, and satisfaction remain top priorities.
Investigators have linked the derailment to poor maintenance and a faulty track switch, marking the second such incident at the station in just over a year.
News Edited by Favour Owonibi