NRC Boosts Lagos-Ibadan Train Trips for Sallah 2026

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced a temporary increase in train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan corridor to accommodate expected passenger movement during the Sallah celebration. On May 26, 2026, NRC will operate six train trips instead of the usual four.

The train departures from Lagos will be at 7:45 AM, 1:40 PM, and 4:00 PM, while departures from Ibadan will be at 8:00 AM, 10:50 AM, and 4:30 PM. This adjustment is strictly temporary for the Sallah travel period, after which the regular schedule of four trips will resume.

Additionally, the Osun State Government will provide an annual free Sallah train service for indigenes traveling home, with a special train departing from Iddo Station in Lagos to Osogbo on May 26, 2026, and returning on May 28, 2026. The NRC reassured passengers of its commitment to providing safe and efficient rail transport services across the country.