Abuja-bound train develops fault, returns to Kaduna terminal

Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train service were left stranded after their train developed a technical glitch just minutes into the trip from Kaduna. The train, which departed Kaduna around 2:00 PM, encountered problems about an hour into the journey and was forced to turn back to the Kaduna terminal for repairs.
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The breakdown was unexpected, occurring shortly after the train commenced its journey. The train departed the Kaduna terminal around 2:00 PM and broke down approximately one hour into the scheduled journey.
A passenger reported that the incident was abrupt, noting that the train suddenly began to move backwards without any immediate explanation from the crew.
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An official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in Kaduna confirmed the development, attributing the failure to a technical glitch and that the train returned to the terminal for necessary repairs.
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Several Abuja-bound passengers were left stranded at the Kaduna terminal, waiting for a resolution. Some commuters opted to return home instead of waiting for the technical issues to be resolved.
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‎The NRC official did not provide a definitive timeline for the resumption of the service, stating that the situation is awaiting resolution.
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‎ Just months prior, the service was suspended following a derailment that resulted in injuries to passengers. The NRC later attributed that incident primarily to human error, excessive speeding, and misapplication of the emergency braking system.
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Following the derailment, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) also noted issues like unserviceable switch mechanisms and inadequate staff training.
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The latest breakdown adds to the series of reliability challenges that the Nigerian Railway Corporation has been working to address to restore public confidence.
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