The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that one of the coaches’ wheel on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) experienced hot axle some kilometres to Rigasa Station in Kaduna.
The incident, which happened on Wednesday evening is due to hot wheels friction as a result of abnormal temperature due to excessive heat on the journal housing.
However, the situation was immediately brought under control and the train marshalled to Kaduna and to safety.
Consequent upon this incident, the train service will experience some capacity issues, which may affect some customers booked on the business class.
Passengers who were booked on the affected coach for Thursday, have all been contacted through the details they provided online.
We have also made alternative arrangements to accommodate them.
The Management is working to ensure the disruption is minimal and that normal service would resume before the afternoon services.
“We assure all our customers and passengers of their safety on our train services as we are determined to continue to provide the best travel experience on all our train networks.”
“We apologize and regret all the inconvenience.”
