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Abuja - Kaduna Train Service

The Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) is a standard-gauge NRC passenger corridor linking Idu in the Federal Capital Territory with Rigasa, Kaduna, via Kubwa.

3 stations2 services~186 kmStandard gauge, 1,435 mm

TL;DR: Idu (Abuja) to Rigasa (Kaduna) with a stop at Kubwa. About 2 hours.

Service status: Operating

Operating on a reduced timetable, with maintenance on some days.

AKTS-1 Outbound timetable: what are the departure times?

Abuja to Kaduna • departs 07:30, arrives 09:30. Scheduled times; live booking times can differ.

StationCodeArriveDepart
Abuja (Idu)IDUn/a07:30
KubwaKWB07:5508:00
Kaduna (Rigasa)RGS09:30n/a

AKTS-2 Inbound timetable: what are the departure times?

Kaduna to Abuja • departs 14:30, arrives 16:30. Scheduled times; live booking times can differ.

StationCodeArriveDepart
Kaduna (Rigasa)RGSn/a14:30
KubwaKWB16:0016:05
Abuja (Idu)IDU16:30n/a

How much is the AKTS fare?

Abuja (Idu) → Kaduna (Rigasa) (sample full-length fare).

ClassAdultMinor
First₦9,000n/a
Business₦6,500n/a
Regular₦3,600₦3,000

How many coaches and seats does AKTS have?

CoachClassSeats
Coach 1First24
Coach 2-3Business96
Coach 4-8Regular440