NSIB Begins Probe Of Abuja Train Derailment, Confirms 12 Injuries The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that 12 passengers sustained injuries out of the 583 on board the Asham train that derailed in Abuja last Tuesday. NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh, said on Tuesday that an Investigator-in-Charge has been appointed to lead the probe in collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and other stakeholders. He noted that evidence-preservation measures had been taken, including securing the site and collecting CCTV footage and other critical data to determine the cause of the derailment. Badeh urged the Federal Government to address funding shortfalls to strengthen the bureau’s capacity for thorough investigations and ensure public safety. The NSIB announced that its final report will be released within 30 days of the incident and shared with the NRC, regulators, and the public. The derailment occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 am en route to Kaduna. Following the incident, the NRC suspended Abuja–Kaduna train operations until further notice and began processing refunds for affected passengers. Source: Channels TV #AbujaKadunaTrain #NSIB #NigeriaRail

618 Evacuated After Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails At Asham; 7 Injured — NRC The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says 618 people were evacuated after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at Asham on Tuesday. According to the NRC, the evacuated included 583 passengers, 15 crew members, 1 medical staff, 8 cleaners, and 11 catering staff. At least 7 passengers sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. A rescue train conveyed other passengers back to Idu and Kubwa stations safely. NRC directed its third-party ticketing company to issue immediate refunds and announced that Abuja-Kaduna services are temporarily suspended pending investigation and site recovery. #AbujaKadunaTrain #Nigeria #RailSafety

News Brief: Gov Sani Mobilises Emergency Response To Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has ordered emergency support for passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed on Tuesday at Jere. The governor directed immediate medical treatment for the injured and provision of psycho-social support, assuring residents that the situation is under control. The Nigeria Railway Corporation confirmed six passengers sustained minor injuries and have been treated, though the total number of passengers onboard remains unclear. Passengers described the scene as chaotic, while military and security personnel were deployed to secure and evacuate stranded travelers. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the derailment. #AbujaKadunaTrain #KadunaState #TrainAccident