The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a wheel of a coach on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) experienced a hot axle some kilometres from Rigasa Station in Kaduna.
 
Its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, made the disclosure in a statement yesterday in Lagos.
 
“The incident, which happened on Wednesday evening, is due to hot wheel friction as a result of abnormal temperature due to excessive heat.
 
“However, the situation was immediately brought under control and the train was marshalled to Kaduna and to safety,” he said.
 
He added that the train will consequently experience a capacity issue in the business class.
“Passengers, who were booked on the affected coach for Thursday, have all been contacted through the details they provided online.
 
“We have also made alternative arrangements to accommodate them,” he added.