Government sanctions half-price reduction on railway tickets for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations

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By Folarin Kehinde

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The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare reduction on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to cushion transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

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The Federal Ministry of Transportation disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr. Funsho Adebiyi.

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According to the statement, the fare discount takes effect from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and will remain valid until Monday, June 1, 2026.

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The ministry explained that all NRC passenger train services nationwide would operate at half of the existing approved fares within the period.

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It further stated that passengers who had already purchased tickets at the old rates before the announcement would receive a 50 per cent rebate, which could be reused for train journeys on or before June 1, 2026.

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The ministry added that train schedules and timetables would remain unchanged as previously announced by the NRC.

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“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.

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The government said the measure was part of efforts to ease travel burden on citizens during the festive period.

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