FILE: A passenger train
Elegbede Abiodun
The Eid-el-Fitr celebrations will take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, which is also the first day of Shawwal 1447AH.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced additional train services across its major routes to ease the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, Callistus Unyimadu, in which the corporation said the move is aimed at ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient rail transport throughout the festive period.
Unyimadu said, “We recognise the importance of Sallah and the need for increased mobility. These additional services will help Nigerians travel with greater ease.”
According to the statement, the Lagos-Ibadan corridor will receive a one-day boost on Thursday, March 19, with three extra trips.
Departures from Ebute Metta are scheduled for 7:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., while trains will leave Moniya in Ibadan at 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 4:30 p.m.
The corporation added that the Abuja-Kaduna line will operate two trips on Thursday, then increase to three daily trips from Friday to Monday.
The corporation also stated that indigenes of Osun State will enjoy free train service between Lagos and Osogbo, a service said to have been powered by the state government.
The Warri-Itakpe service will continue its three-times-weekly operations, while the Port Harcourt-Aba line will maintain its regular schedule.
The NRC urged passengers to arrive early and comply with all ticketing and security procedures.
