The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT), Tuesday approved a 50 per cent 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, it said takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and will run through Monday, June 1, 2026.
The Permanent Secretary, Funsho Adebiyi made this known in a statement issued by Deputy Director, Information and public Relations.
According to him, Ticket fares on all NRC passenger train services across the country have been reduced by 50 per cent 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.”
Adebiyi further added that train schedules and timetables remain as previously advertised.
He however said that 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.