Sallah: NRC records high passenger turnout as services return to normal

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded a significant increase in passenger turnout across its major corridors during the just-concluded Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations, with services operating successfully and efficiently throughout the festive period. Across the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor, operations ran smoothly from Thursday, March 19 to Monday, March 23, 2026, with additional trips […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has recorded a significant increase in passenger turnout across its major corridors during the just-concluded Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations, with services operating successfully and efficiently throughout the festive period.

Across the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor, operations ran smoothly from Thursday, March 19 to Monday, March 23, 2026, with additional trips introduced on peak days to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic. The increased capacity ensured that passengers enjoyed seamless, comfortable, and hitch-free journeys during the festivities.

On the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) corridor, train operations were enhanced to facilitate passenger movement during the holiday period. Services largely adhered to scheduled departure and arrival times, with only minor delays recorded due to technical issues, which were promptly addressed with minimal impact on overall operations.

Passenger turnout on the corridor increased significantly, reflecting the high demand associated with the festive season.

Similarly, on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor, train operations were conducted successfully throughout the period under review. The service maintained its scheduled departure times of 8:00 a.m. from Warri and 12:00 noon from Itakpe, recording impressive passenger turnout, particularly among working-class commuters and traders who took advantage of the public holidays to travel.

On the Eastern narrow gauge corridor, the Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service also recorded smooth operations between Thursday, March 19 and Saturday, March 21, 2026, with services maintaining scheduled departure and arrival times.

Passenger turnout was notably high, especially among business operators who utilized the holiday period to restock and meet commercial demands.

Across all corridors, security was effectively maintained, with security agencies fully deployed at stations and along the routes to ensure the safety of passengers and railway assets. No major security incidents or breaches were recorded throughout the period.

Passengers expressed satisfaction with the services, commending the Corporation for maintaining train operations during the public holidays.

Many also appreciated the improved customer experience, including the presence of Public Relations and Customer Care personnel, who were actively on ground and onboard to assist passengers and respond promptly to inquiries.

With the conclusion of the Sallah celebrations, train services across all corridors have now returned to their normal schedules, while the Corporation continues to work towards improving service delivery and enhancing passenger experience.

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation expressed appreciation to passengers for their continued patronage and reiterated its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient rail transport services nationwide.