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.

The new timetable which takes effect from Friday, March 6, 2026, is targeted at providing more travel options, enhancing operational flexibility, and strengthening service delivery on the 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.

The Corporation, in a statement by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, stated that with the restoration of stability and in response to passenger demand, the Corporation has expanded services to meet the expectations of commuters, in addition to the earlier relaxation of some temporary speed restrictions.

Details of the revised schedule read: “Under the revised schedule, passengers travelling from ldu 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 am and 3:15 pm, 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 ldu at 11:00 a.m with all trains making scheduled stops at Kubwa.”

The Corporation while stating its commitment to improving capacity, reliability, safety, and overall passenger experience across its network, advised passengers to take note of the new timetable and plan their journeys accordingly.