- Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Moves Recovered Coaches to Idu Station for Assessment
- Recovers Locomotive, Four Coaches After One Week
- Sets Up Incident Desk, Reaches Over 500 Passengers
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has made significant progress in recovery operations following the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna bound train on August 26, 2025.
Eko Hot Blog exclusively reports that engineers have successfully recovered one locomotive and four coaches out of the two locomotives and eight DMU coaches involved in the crash between Kubwa and Asham stations.
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The recovered coaches were moved to Idu Station for assessment using a newly constructed 100-meter track. Efforts are now underway to retrieve the remaining four coaches and the second locomotive with the aid of heavy-duty equipment.
A total of 618 people were on board the train, including 583 passengers, 15 NRC crew members, one medical staff, eight cleaners, and 11 catering personnel.
While all passengers were safely evacuated, the corporation confirmed that 20 people sustained injuries, with nine of them in critical condition.
The NRC said it has been able to contact 510 passengers from the official manifest and has set up an Incident Desk to provide updates and respond to inquiries.
Dedicated phone lines have also been made available for affected passengers and their families.
Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, commended security agencies for their swift intervention, which ensured safe recovery operations, and appreciated the media for its support.
He also acknowledged the visit of the Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali, who inspected the site and praised the recovery efforts.
The NRC assured passengers that full train services on the Abuja–Kaduna route will resume as soon as possible, stressing that safety and service reliability remain its top priorities.
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