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NRC Says Electrical Fault Caused Fire At Abuja Train Station
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said an electrical fault caused a minor fire incident at the Idu Train Station in Abuja on Wednesday evening. The corporation, in a statement by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, dated Wednesday, September 9, said the fire started in the low-voltage electrical……
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said an electrical fault caused a minor fire incident at the Idu Train Station in Abuja on Wednesday evening.
The corporation, in a statement by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, dated Wednesday, September 9, said the fire started in the low-voltage electrical room at about 8:30 p.m.
According to the NRC, the incident was quickly brought under control by maintenance personnel, while preliminary inspection showed that some electrical supply cables connected to the control panels were damaged.
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The corporation said its alternative solar power system was not affected by the fire.
It added that power had been temporarily restored to the lifts and escalators, with 28 out of 29 currently operational.
The NRC stressed that the incident did not affect the Abuja-Kaduna train service.
“the incident has no effect on Abuja–Kaduna Train Service operations, and scheduled train services will continue as normal,” the statement said.
The corporation said its technical team is conducting further assessment to determine the cause of the electrical fault and permanently restore the affected installations.
It added that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had also been informed to provide the necessary technical support and intervention.
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