The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced additional train services on the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe routes for Thursday, June 5, 2025, to accommodate the surge in passenger demand ahead of the Eid-al-Kabir holiday.
This follows the recent launch of a free train service by the Osun State government from Lagos to Osogbo for the Eid celebrations, which runs from June 5 through June 10, reported by Dailytech .
On the Lagos-Ibadan corridor, NRC will introduce a new mid-day departure from Lagos at 1:55 p.m., with an extra return trip from Ibadan at 11:03 a.m. The usual 4:00 p.m. train from Ibadan will now depart slightly later at 4:46 p.m. Meanwhile, the Warri-Itakpe line, which typically does not operate on Thursdays due to maintenance, will run a special service on June 5 to support travelers during the festive period.
To ensure uninterrupted travel, the NRC rescheduled maintenance on the Warri-Itakpe route from June 5 to June 8, allowing for continuous passenger movement during the holiday. The Abuja-Kaduna Train Service will continue regular operations, with additional coaches deployed to handle increased passenger traffic.
Dr. Kayode Opeifa, NRC’s Managing Director, extended warm holiday wishes and reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to safe, reliable, and customer-focused rail services, especially during peak travel times.
With the Federal Government declaring June 6 and June 9 as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha, many Nigerians are expected to start their journeys early on June 5. The NRC’s schedule adjustments aim to ease travel pressures and support smooth mobility for holidaymakers.
