Electrical fault causes minor fire at Abuja’s Idu Train Station
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday reported a “minor” fire outbreak at the Idu Train Station in Abuja, caused by an electrical fault. A statement by the corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, noted that the minor fire incident occurred in the station’s low-voltage electrical room on Wednesday evening. He said the fire […] Electrical fault causes minor…
On Wednesday evening, a minor fire broke out at Abuja's Idu Train Station, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The cause was reported to be an electrical fault in the station's low-voltage electrical room. Chief Public Relations Officer Callistus Unyimadu confirmed that the fire was extinguished by maintenance staff around 8:30 pm.
Damage was found to the electrical supply cables attached to the control panels, while the solar power system remained unaffected. Temporary restoration of power to lifts and escalators was achieved, with 28 out of 29 functioning. The NRC assured that the incident does not impact the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, and normal train operations will proceed as planned.
Officials are currently investigating the incident to ascertain the fault's origin and ensure permanent resolution of the affected installations.
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