The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has announced the
suspension of train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna corridor following
Tuesday’s derailment incident.
NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development
during a press briefing in Abuja, stressing that services will remain
suspended until investigations are concluded and safety is assured.
According to him, technical teams from the NRC, officials of the Nigeria
Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other relevant agencies are already
at the scene to determine the cause of the derailment and ensure
preventive measures are put in place.
Opeifa dismissed speculations suggesting that the trains were poorly
maintained, noting that the corporation has consistently adhered to safety
standards.
He also disclosed that refunds have been processed for all passengers
affected by the disruption.
