Abuja–Kaduna Standard Gauge Railway

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)
Nigeria
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The Journey

Navigate from Idu Station (Abuja) to Rigasa Station (Kaduna) across a span of 187km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Zaria Batagarawa Rocky Outcrops
  • Gurara River Gorge
  • Central Nigerian Farmlands
  • Vast Flatlands and Valley Views
  • Traditional Villages
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.25 hours

  • Distance

    187 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Chinese-built diesel-electric locomotives (CNR Dalian / CSR Corporation series)

Track Gauge

1,435mm standard gauge

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard automatic air brake system)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Gurara River Gorge crossing (significant bridge engineering)

  • Zaria Batagarawa Rocky Outcrops terrain (cutting and filling through crystalline basement rock)

  • Proximity to historically volatile region requiring fortified security corridors

  • Speed restrictions implemented after August 2025 derailment incident

Electrification

None (diesel-hauled)

Maximum Speed

150 km/h operational, 100 km/h with temporary restrictions post-2025

Route Length

187 km

Journey Time

~2.25 hours

Stations

3 (Idu/Abuja, Kubwa, Rigasa/Kaduna)

Operator

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)

Project

Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Corridor (Phase 1 complete)

Status

Operational, expanding frequency as of March 2026

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.25 hours

  • Distance

    187 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable

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