In the spirit of the season, the Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from December 24, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, Mr Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja.
Okhiria said, “The decision, which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens during the yuletide.
”This is to help ease the cost of transportation and enable citizens move easily and enjoy the festive period.
“Passengers are, however, advised to ensure they obtain their tickets from appropriate quarters at no cost, to enable them gain access and enter the trains.
“All passengers are also enjoined to observe and obey COVID-19 rules by wearing of face mask, washing and sanitising of hands.”
The NRC MD also reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure the safety of passengers and trains during the period.
