The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced additional train trips on its Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna routes to accommodate the surge of passengers returning from Eid Kabir celebrations.
According to Dr. Kayode Opeifa, NRC Managing Director, the extra services on the Lagos-Ibadan corridor will run on Monday, June 9, with departures from Lagos to Ibadan at 8:00 a.m., 1:55 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., and from Ibadan to Lagos at 8:00 a.m., 11:03 a.m., and 4:46 p.m. Meanwhile, the Abuja-Kaduna route will maintain its full six-trip daily schedule through Tuesday, June 11, with trains leaving Abuja at 7:45 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:10 p.m., and Kaduna at 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Opeifa said the decision follows the success of special train trips on June 5, which saw full bookings and high passenger turnout. “The additional services reflect NRC’s commitment to meeting growing demand and ensuring efficient, safe, and timely transportation,” he stated.
Passengers are advised to arrive early for security screening and to complete bookings online in advance to avoid delays.
