The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from Dec.24 to Jan 4, 2022.
Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday 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.
Passengers are however advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them to gain access and enter the trains, while all passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitising of hands.
The NRC Managing Director reiterated the federal government’s commitment to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during the period.
