The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has rolled out special train service arrangements ahead of the Easter celebrations to cater to the expected rise in passenger movement across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the corporation said the measures are aimed at easing travel for commuters during the holiday period.
As part of the plan, the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will operate three trips on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers. From the Lagos end at Mobolaji Johnson Station, Ebute Metta, trains will depart at 7:45 a.m., 1:40 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Meanwhile, from the Ibadan end at Obafemi Awolowo Station, Moniya, departures are scheduled for 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 4:30 p.m.
The NRC also disclosed that a special train service will run on the narrow gauge corridor in partnership with the Osun State Government, which has fully funded the service to allow passengers travel at no cost.
According to the clrporation, the train will depart Iddo Station, Lagos, for Osogbo at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, while the return journey from Osogbo to Iddo is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, also at 10:00 a.m.
On other routes, the corporation said operations will continue as usual. The Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) will maintain its regular timetable, with two trips on Thursdays and three trips on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, covering morning, mid-day, and afternoon schedules between Idu and Rigasa.
Similarly, the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will continue to operate daily, except on Thursdays, which are set aside for maintenance to ensure safe and efficient service. Trains from Warri to Itakpe will run on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 8:00 a.m., while services from Itakpe to Warri will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, departing at 12:00 noon.
On the Eastern corridor, the Port Harcourt–Aba Train Service will also maintain its existing schedule, with trains leaving Port Harcourt for Aba at 8:00 a.m., and returning from Aba to Port Harcourt at 3:00 p.m.
The corporation assured passengers of its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient rail transport services across all routes.
Passengers were advised to plan ahead, arrive early, and comply with ticketing and security requirements.
“Passengers are advised to plan their trips, arrive early at stations, and adhere to all ticketing and security procedures,” the statement said.
The NRC also wished passengers a peaceful and enjoyable Easter celebration and encouraged continued patronage of rail transport as a safe and dependable means of travel.