By Amarachi Jim-Nwoko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Nigerians embarking on journies this season by train will heave a sigh of relief as the Federal Government has approved a 50% discount on all Nigerian Railway Corporation passenger services to ease travel costs ahead of Eid-el-Kabir.
The cut runs from Tuesday, May 26 to Monday, June 1, 2026 the Federal Ministry of Transportation confirmed. It applies to every NRC route nationwide, with fares reduced to half the current approved rates.
Train schedules and timetables remain unchanged, the ministry clarified in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Funsho Adebiyi.
Travelers who already bought full-price tickets wonât miss out. The ministry said theyâll get a 50% rebate that can be used for any train ride taken on or before June 1.
The announcement comes as movement ramps up across the country, including Lagos, ahead of the holiday. The government has also declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha.
In his Eid message, President Bola Tinubu urged national unity and said his administration is working to improve security and the economy.
To keep roads safe during the festivities, the FRSC Kwara State Sector Command said it has deployed 950 personnel, including officers, marshals, special marshals, and first responders.
Eid-ul-Adha, also called Eid-el-Kabir or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of Islamâs most significant celebrations.
