- The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation.
- Repair efforts are underway to get the train back on track
An Abuja-bound train from Kaduna has reportedly derailed halfway to the nation’s capital on Sunday, leaving dozens of passengers stranded.
According to DAILY TRUST, the train, which departed Kaduna was expected to arrive in Abuja in the morning but derailed at Jere about an hour later.
The train, which had dozens of passengers onboard, derailed at Jere, a mountainous area, causing chaos and confusion among the passengers.
The cause of the derailment is yet to be determined, but an investigation is currently underway.
Currently, efforts are being made to repair the train, with about three carriages off the tracks.
The repair team is working tirelessly to get the train back on track and ensure the safe passage of the passengers.
Despite the fact that the train stopped in a mountainous area, security personnel, including soldiers and police officers, were present to ensure the safety of the passengers.
The security personnel were quick to respond to the incident, ensuring that no harm came to the passengers.
Although the train derailed, the passengers are reported to be safe, with no casualties or injuries reported.
The passengers are currently waiting for the repair work to be completed so they can continue their journey to Abuja.
An investigation into the cause of the derailment has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will help to identify the cause of the derailment and prevent future occurrences.
Normalcy is expected to be restored soon, as the repair team works to get the train back on track, and passengers are expected to continue their journey to Abuja.
The incident has caused a delay, but the passengers are expected to arrive in Abuja later in the day.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the rail transport system in Nigeria, and efforts are being made to address the issue and prevent future occurrences.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has promised to investigate the incident and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of passengers.