Eid Kabir: NRC increases Lagos–Ibadan train Trips
Agency Report
Ahead of the anticipated surge in passengers’ traffic heading to various locations during the Sallah holidays, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said it is increasing it train services on the Lagos–Ibadan corridor for Tuesday May 26, from four trips to six.
The temporary adjustment, the corporation noted is aimed at accommodating the expected increase in passenger movement as many Nigerians travel to celebrate the festive season with their families and loved ones.
NRC Chief Public Relations Officer Callistus Unyimadu disclosed that “Under the special arrangement, the Corporation will operate six train trips on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, instead of the usual four trips currently operated on the corridor.”
He said “For the day, train departures from the Lagos end will be at 7:45am, 1:40pm and 4:00pm, while departures from the Ibadan end will be at 8:00am, 10:50am and 4:30pm.”
The management affirmed that the current arrangement is strictly temporary and applies only to the Sallah travel period, saying services will return to normalcy immediately after the celebration with the normal Tuesday timetable of four trips.
It said similarly, the recently introduced Thursday six-trip operations will be temporarily adjusted next week, as only four trips will operate on Thursday 28th May during the period under review, with the regular six-trip Thursday schedule resuming next week.
Meanwhile, the Osun State government said it will also operate its annual free Sallah train service on the NRC narrow gauge corridor for indigenes of the state travelling home to celebrate the festival in Osogbo.
The special train will depart from Iddo Station, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, while the return trip from Osogbo to Lagos will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The service, which is usually operated during festive periods, is being sponsored by the Osun State Government through a paid arrangement with the Nigerian Railway Corporation to convey Osun indigenes free of charge for the Sallah celebration.
The NRC reassures passengers of its commitment to providing safe, efficient and reliable rail transportation services across the country and wishes all Nigerians a peaceful and memorable Sallah celebration.
