By Seun Ibiyemi
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Federal Ministry of Transportation disclosed this in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr. Funsho Adebiyi.
According to the statement, the fare reduction takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and will remain in force until Monday, June 1, 2026.
Under the arrangement, passengers travelling on NRC train routes nationwide will pay half of the existing approved fares throughout the period.
The ministry also announced that passengers who had already purchased tickets at the old rates before the announcement would receive a 50 per cent rebate, which can be reused for train journeys on or before June 1, 2026.
It added that train schedules and timetables would remain unchanged during the festive period.
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The ministry said the initiative was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on citizens and facilitate smooth movement during the Sallah celebrations.
“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 also extended Eid Mubarak greetings to Muslim faithful across the country.
