The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that a train derailment on the Abuja-Kaduna route on Wednesday evening was caused by vandals removing track fastening clips. The incident occurred at the Asham Railway Station in Kaduna State.
In a statement, NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood, explained, “This minor hitch is attributed to the removal of track fastening clips by vandals. However, the NRC Management remains resolute towards ensuring the safety of our valued passengers in the entire system.”
A train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed at Asha station, leaving many passengers stranded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Despite the derailment, Mahmood assured that all passengers were safely returned to Abuja and their tickets remain valid for another journey within two weeks.
The NRC apologized for the inconvenience, stating, “For operational reasons, the first train from Kaduna (Rigasa) scheduled for 08:00 hours will be canceled on Thursday 6th June, 2024 only, while all other train services will run as scheduled. NRC Management deeply regret the inconveniences that this technical hitch might have caused our esteemed passengers.”
The NRC condemned the vandalism and emphasized their commitment to preventing such incidents in the future.
