Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice.

Naijaonpoint reports that NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja.

He stated that technical staff of the corporation, alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant agencies, are currently on the ground at the train derailment site carrying out an investigation

NRC MD dismissed claims that the trains are not in good condition.

He also revealed that refund of the ticket fees has been initiated for all passengers on board.

Opeifa, who received some passengers on board the train at the Asham station, Idu train station, Abuja, said six passengers sustained minor injuries and have since been treated.

He, however, said the exact number of passengers onboard has not been ascertained yet.