A fire outbreak was recorded at the Idu train station of the Nigerian Railway Corporation in Abuja on Wednesday evening, following an electrical fault in the facility’s low-voltage room.
The incident, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on September 9, was contained by maintenance personnel before it could cause major damage, according to the NRC.
The corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
“The incident, noticed at about 8.30 p.m. on Sept. 9, was promptly brought under control by maintenance personnel.
“Preliminary inspection showed that some electrical supply cables connected to the control panels were damaged.
“The corporation confirms that the alternative (solar) power system was not affected,” he said.
Unyimadu explained that temporary power had been restored to the station’s lifts and escalators, with five of the six facilities currently functioning.
He stressed that the incident did not disrupt the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, assuring passengers that scheduled operations would proceed without interruption.
“The technical team is conducting further assessment to determine the cause of the fault and permanently restore the affected installations.
“The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has also been informed for necessary technical support and intervention,” he said.
The NRC said further technical checks were ongoing to establish the exact cause of the electrical fault and ensure full restoration of the affected installations.
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