NRC halts Abuja-Kaduna train service

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 21, 2021 | 8:36 PM GMT

After claiming that railway lines had been destroyed, the Nigeria Railway Corporation has halted services on the Abuja-Kaduna route. Passengers going for Kaduna were forced to return to Abuja after being unable to reach their destination due to track damage, according to LIB.

While Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central, claimed that bandits blasted the lines, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), accused vandals.

The NRC in a statement shared on website, stated that it has suspended operation on Abuja-Kaduna route for the safety of passengers and crew members.

The corporation said efforts are being put in place to ensure absolute safety along the route and further information concerning the suspension will be conveyed to the public shortly.

Abuja/Kaduna Train Service Station Manager, Paschal Nnorli has however told Punch that there was an attack on the train, but could not tell if it was with an explosive.

He was quoted saying; “Yes, there was an attack, but right now I cannot confirm if it was an explosive or bomb attack as people are saying.“Investigations are ongoing and I’ll give you updates as they come in. Out engineers have been mobilised to the area. And right now we have suspended services.”

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.