The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has reported a minor fire outbreak at the Idu Train Station in Abuja.

The Corporation said the incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was caused by an electrical fault in the station's low-voltage electrical room.

In a statement, NRC's Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said the fire was discovered at about 8:30 p.m. and was quickly brought under control by maintenance personnel.

A preliminary inspection showed that some electrical supply cables connected to the control panels were damaged. The NRC said the station's alternative solar power system was not affected by the incident.

It added that power has been temporarily restored to the lifts and escalators, with 28 out of the 29 facilities currently operational.

The Corporation assured passengers that the incident has not affected the Abuja-Kaduna train service, and scheduled services will continue as normal.