THUR SEPT 25 2025-theGBJournal| ”Excessive speed and the improper application of the emergency braking system were the primary causes of the derailment, which were attributed to human errors,” says The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in findings of its internal investigation regarding the recent train derailment along the Abuja-Kaduna train line.
The train derailment occurred on August 26, 2025, involving 618 passengers on board, of whom 21 sustained injuries.
In a statement issued by NFC’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa on the Corporation’s findings said, the recommendations established by the committee will be implemented.
”While awaiting the out the outcome of the committee set up by Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, as well as the findings of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), we wish to state that our investigation points to human error-excessive speeding and misapplication of emergency braking system,” Managing Directed Opeifa said.
Meanwhile, the Corporation has reported substantial progress in its recovery, repair, and safety efforts following the train’s derailment, while confirming that its team of engineers has successfully re-railed and recovered all coaches and locomotives involved in the incident.
”These assets have since been moved to designated workshops for comprehensive assessment and further technical work,” the NRC management said.
The NRC said that resumption of operations will only take place after all ”necessary technical inspections, tests, and certification are concluded.”
”An official announcement on the resumption of train services on the corridor will be made very soon.”
On passenger welfare, the NRC confirmed that out of the 618 passengers on board the affected train, 22 sustained injuries and are at various stages of recovery.
”We have successfully contacted 512 passengers, while 71 are yet to be reached due to various ranging from not responding, wrong numbers, and unavailability.
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