Electrical fault sparks fire incident at Abuja train station
An electrical fault caused a minor fire incident at the Idu train station in Abuja. The NRC confirms the fire was contained and services are not affected. Read More: https://punchng.com/electrical-fault-sparks-fire-incident-at-abuja-train-station/
On Wednesday evening, a minor fire broke out at Abuja's Idu Train Station due to an electrical fault, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The fire was discovered around 8:30 PM and swiftly contained by maintenance workers. NRC spokesperson Callistus Unyimadu informed the public that the incident involved damaged electrical supply cables connected to the station's control panels, but the station's solar power system remained unaffected.
As of now, 28 out of 29 facilities, including lifts and escalators, are operational. The NRC stated that the train services between Abuja and Kaduna would not be disrupted, with scheduled operations continuing as usual. The technical team is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the root cause of the electrical fault and to restore the damaged installations.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has been informed and will provide necessary technical support. Further updates will be provided as the assessment progresses.
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