The Federal Government has waived the charges for train rides starting from December 24 to January 4, 2022.
This development was announced by Fidet Okhiria, the managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Friday during an interview with journalists in Abuja.
He said “The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens during the yuletide.
“This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily enjoy the festive period.
“Passengers are however advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them gain access and enter the trains.
“All passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitising of hands.”
