Passengers stranded as Abuja-bound train breaks down minutes after takeoff in Kaduna

Abuja bound train with several passengers has reportedly broken down immediately it left Kaduna station. The Leadership reports that passengers on the train were left stranded after the train developed a problem some minutes into the trip.

The train was said to have departed Kaduna around 2pm, Thursday, encountered problems at about an hour into the trip and had to turn back to Kaduna.

A passenger who spoke to Leadership said the incident occurred unexpectedly, as the train suddenly began to move backwards without any explanation from the crew.

An official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in Kaduna, who confirmed the development on condition of anonymity, said the train returned for repairs following the technical glitch.

He added that several Abuja-bound passengers were stranded at the Kaduna terminal waiting for an update, while others chose to return home pending the resolution of the issue.