The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NEC) has announced, the derailment of its train en route to Kaduna.
The incident occurred between Kubwa Station in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Asham Station, Kaduna.
A Statement signed by Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director (MD), Nigerian Railway Corporation (NEC), on Tuesday 26 August, 2025, read: “NRC confirms a train derailment involving its Kaduna bound AKTS train service at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station.
“Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised.
“Full compliment of security already on ground as effort is ongoing to move all passengers on train back to Abuja safely.
“Kindly bear with us at this moment.”
