The Federal Government has extended the free rail services for commuters.

The federal government had announced on December 20, 2023, a 50 per cent transport fare discount for interstate travel and free commuter rides on all rail lines from December 2023 to January 4, 2024.

In a statement by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC the NRC said the free rail service would expire on January 7, 2024, instead of January 4, as it was earlier announced.

The announcement by the NRC implies that for the next three days, Nigerians who book their train tickets using the NRC’s e-ticketing platform can enjoy free train rides nationwide.