Eid -el-Kabir celebration: FG slashes NRC train fares by 50%
The Federal Government has approved a 50% fare discount on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will run through Monday, June 1, 2026, a statement said.
According to the statement, ticket fares on all NRC passenger train services across the country have been reduced by 50% of the existing approved rates within the stated period.
Passengers who had earlier purchased tickets at the full fare before the announcement will be entitled to a 50% rebate, reusable for train rides on or before Monday, June 1, 2026.
Train schedules and timetables remain as earlier advertised.
