Eid-el-Kabir: FG announces 50% train fare discount
The Federal Government has announced a 50 per cent fare discount on all train services as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Gift Osima, information and public relations officer at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ms Osima quoted the permanent secretary of the ministry, Funsho Adebiyi, as saying that the discount would take effect from Tuesday, May 26, and run through Monday, June 1.
According to the ministry, ticket fares on all Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) passenger train services across the country have been reduced by 50 per cent of the existing approved rates within the stated period.
Also, passengers who had earlier purchased tickets at the full fare before the announcement would be entitled to a 50 per cent rebate, usable for train rides on or before Monday, June 1.
“Train schedules and timetables remain as previously advertised,” he added.
Mr Adebiyi, appreciated the continued support of Nigerians and wished all passengers and Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
(NAN)
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