Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train incident occurred along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor near Asham Train Station.
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 10:30 a.m.
According to him, the situation involved a rear locomotive that made contact with the passenger coach directly behind it due to a coupling fault.
Opeifa said passengers who sustained injuries were quickly attended to and taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
He added that no deaths were recorded from the incident.
Emergency response procedures were immediately activated, while technical teams were deployed to the scene to assess the situation and address the mechanical issue.
He also disclosed that officials from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau had arrived at the site to conduct a full investigation in line with established railway safety protocols.
After the affected locomotive and coach were removed, the train resumed its journey and eventually arrived at the Idu Train Station at about 10:39 a.m., roughly 38 minutes later than scheduled.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation reassured passengers and the general public that safety remains its highest priority, adding that necessary measures are being implemented to prevent similar incidents and ensure the continued safe operation of train services.
The development comes amid growing concerns over recurring rail derailments in Nigeria, particularly along the Abuja–Kaduna route.
In 2025, the Nigerian Senate launched a nationwide probe into repeated rail system failures. The lawmakers resolved to set up an ad hoc committee chaired by Adams Oshiomhole to investigate the persistent derailments and examine the condition of rail infrastructure across the country.
The committee was also mandated to review loans obtained from China for railway development and determine whether the imported materials used in the sector meet required standards.
Lawmakers directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation to urgently address technical faults affecting the rail network and restore full operational efficiency to the country’s railway system.
