The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), 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.
According to a statement signed by Osima Gift Seddon for the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations on Tuesday, the discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will run through Monday, June 1, 2026.
Speaking on the development, Funsho Adebiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, said 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. Related News Police ban tricycle operations during sallah, children’s day celebrations in Plateau ‘It took diligence and a whole lot of effort to win people’s trust to do business with us’ Improving your competitive advantage as a service provider (Part IV)
“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 previously advertised.
