FG approves 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid al‑Kabir

By Folarin Kehinde 

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid‑el‑Kabir celebration.

The Federal Ministry of Transportation announced the decision in a statement released on Tuesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Engr. Funsho Adebiyi.

The statement said the discount will take effect on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and will remain in force until Monday, 1 June 2026.

During this period, all NRC passenger train services across the country will run at half of the current approved fares.

Passengers who had already bought tickets at the old rates before the announcement will receive a 50 per cent rebate, which can be used for train journeys on or before 1 June 2026.

The ministry added that train schedules and timetables will stay unchanged as previously announced by the NRC.

“The Federal Ministry of Transportation appreciates the continued support of Nigerians and wishes all passengers and the Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid‑el‑Kabir celebration,” the statement read.

The government said the measure is part of its efforts to reduce the travel burden on citizens during the festive period.

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