The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday apologized to all passengers on board, KA2 train, after they were stranded as a result of mechanical failure.
NRC described the development as highly regrettable, explaining that the train, which left Rigasa, Kaduna state on Monday morning, failed at the Dutse section.
In a statement signed by the Station Manager, Abuja – Abuja-kaduna Service, P. A. Nnorli, it was noted that the failure and consequent delay no doubt caused delays to subsequent train services from Abuja to Kaduna.
“NRC is by this medium tendering our sincere apology to all passengers on board KA2 train that left Rigasa this morning and failed at Dutse section. The failure which was as a result of Mechanical malfunction is highly regretted.
“This failure and consequent delay no doubt caused delays to subsequent train services from Abuja to Kaduna. The failed Locomotive is currently receiving attention from our team of Engineers and Technician at the Idu Locomotive workshop.
“While thanking our esteemed passengers for their patronage, we once more sincerely apologize for inconveniences this breakdown would have caused them,” he said.
