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By Barth Ikiebe
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has increased the number of trips on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service in response to growing passenger demand along the corridor.
The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
“The new timetable will take effect from Friday, March 6, 2026, and is aimed at providing more travel options, enhancing operational flexibility and strengthening service delivery on the busy route, the statement noted.
The corporation recalled that the corridor had experienced operational disruptions following the March 28, 2022 bomb blast and the August 26, 2025 derailment.
The incidents led to a reduction in rolling stock from three to one, the introduction of Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR) for safety, and an adjustment in the number of daily trips.
“With stability now restored and in response to sustained passenger demand, the Corporation has expanded services to better meet the expectations of commuters, in addition to the earlier relaxation of some temporary speed restrictions,” it stated.
Under the revised schedule, passengers travelling between Idu and Rigasa will have three trips on Fridays and Sundays, as well as on Saturdays and Mondays, while two trips will continue to operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
“Specifically, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Idu–Rigasa service will depart Idu at 8:45 a.m. and return from Rigasa at 2:30 p.m.
“On Fridays and Sundays, three trips will operate, with departures from Idu at 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., and from Rigasa at 11:30 a.m.
“On Saturdays and Mondays, services will depart Rigasa at 7:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and from Idu at 11:00 a.m., with all trains making scheduled stops at Kubwa,” the statement added.
Passengers were advised to take note of the new timetable and plan their journeys accordingly.
The corporation reiterated its commitment to improving capacity, reliability, safety and overall passenger experience across its network.
