The Federal Government has announced a date to commence free train services to passengers ahead of this year’s yuletide celebration.
Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive.
Fidet said the commencement date is Thursday, 21st December, and would last till 4th January, 2024.
He urged passengers to register for free online ticketing, noting that commuters can only board with the ticket.
“In line with Mr President’s directive, the General Public may note that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will commence free train service on its entire Passengers’ services from Thursday 21st December 2023 to Thursday 4th January 2024, both days inclusive.
“Passengers are advised to obtain free tickets via the online e-ticketing platforms only. Tickets will not be issued at any of the Corporation’s Train Stations.
“Please note that no commuter will be allowed to board the train without a ticket. We enjoined commuters to be orderly, obey security personnel and the laid down boarding instructions of the NRC and those of its officials while at the station and on-board the trains,” he said.
Earlier, DAILY POST reported that President Tinubu announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charged by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide.
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