Hundreds of passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna train service were left stranded for several hours on Monday following a mechanical breakdown near Rijana village along the route.
The incident disrupted one of the scheduled trips on the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) line, a key transport link between the federal capital and Kaduna. Commuters reported frustration as the train halted in a remote area, with many sharing updates on social media about the prolonged delay and limited immediate assistance.
Rijana has been a noted trouble spot on this corridor in the past, though Monday’s issue was attributed to a technical fault rather than security concerns.
The NRC has yet to issue a full official statement on the cause, duration, or resolution efforts, but similar past breakdowns have involved rescue locomotives or alternative arrangements for passengers.
The event underscores recurring challenges with maintenance and reliability on the Abuja–Kaduna rail service, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and contingency measures to minimize disruptions for daily commuters who rely on the train as a safer alternative to road travel.
