By Esther Ososanya
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a coach on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) developed a hot axle some kilometres before arriving at Rigasa Station in Kaduna.
NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, clarifying that the incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
According to him, the issue was caused by wheel friction from abnormal temperature due to excessive heat, but was quickly brought under control.
“The situation was immediately contained, and the train was safely marshalled into Kaduna,” Unyimadu assured.
Passenger Adjustments and Alternative Plans
He explained that the incident will affect seating capacity in the business class coach, adding that passengers who had booked on the affected coach for Thursday had already been contacted through the details they provided online.“Alternative arrangements have been made to accommodate them,” he said.
READ ALSO:NCAA Orders Phones Off During Flights
Unyimadu further stressed that the NRC management is working to ensure the disruption remains minimal and that normal services resume quickly.
“We assure all our customers and passengers of their safety on our train services as we remain determined to provide the best travel experience across all our train networks. We apologise for the inconveniences caused,” he added.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
