Eid-el-Kabir: FG approves 50% discount for train services

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all train services as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The Information and Public Relations Officer at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Gift Osima, made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Osima quoted the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Funsho Adebiyi, as saying that the discount would take effect from Tuesday, May 26, and end on Monday, June 1.

Adebiyi said ticket fares on all Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) passenger train services across Nigeria were reduced by 50 per cent of the existing approved rates within the stated period.

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He said passengers who had earlier purchased tickets at the full fare before the announcement would be entitled to a 50 per cent rebate, usable for train rides on or before June 1.

“Train schedules and timetables remain as previously advertised,” he added.

Adebiyi, therefore, thanked the continued support of Nigerians and wished all passengers and Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration.