The incident reportedly occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., en route to Kaduna.
A passenger on board described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling in fear and confusion to reach safety.
The cause of the derailment remains unknown, and there has been no official confirmation regarding any injuries or casualties.
According to security sources, military personnel have been deployed to the scene to assist in evacuating stranded passengers.