The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of trips on the Abuja–Kaduna
Train Service (AKTS) in response to growing passenger demand on the corridor, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Corporation, Calistus Unyinmadu, disclosed this on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, via a press statement issued in Abuja.
According to him, the new timetable takes effect from Friday, 7 March, 2026, and is aimed at providing more travel options,
enhancing operational flexibility, and strengthening service delivery on the busy route.
“The corridor had earlier experienced operational disruptions following the March 28, 2022 bomb
blast and the August 26, 2025 derailment, which 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.
“Under the revised schedule, passengers travelling from Idu and Rigasa will now enjoy 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 departs Idu at 8:45 a.m. and
returns from Rigasa at 2:30 p.m. On Fridays and Sundays, three trips 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 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.
“Passengers are advised to take note of the new timetable and plan their journeys accordingly.
“The NRC remains committed to improving capacity, reliability, safety, and overall passenger experience across its networks,” the statement concluded.
