In 2023, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) introduced an e-ticketing platform for the Lagos-Ibadan train route. This system streamlines the booking process and makes it convenient for passengers to secure their train tickets.
Things to note:
- You can only book a day ahead.
- Business class tickets are ₦6,500 for both children and adults.
- First-class tickets are ₦9,000 for both children and adults.
- Standard tickets are ₦3,000 for children and ₦3,600 for adults.
- You can book both morning and evening trips.
- Payment at the train station is no longer accepted. You can only pay using bank transfer or your ATM card.
How to book:
- Visit the official e-ticketing website: https://nrc.gsds.ng.
- Register on the platform using your National Identification Number (NIN).
- Sign in to the platform using your email address and password.
- Select your journey.
- Provide passenger details.
- Enter your NIN.
- Select your train and seat(s).
- Proceed to payment using Flutterwave.
Beware of fraudsters:
There have been reports of fraudsters creating fake NRC websites to scam passengers. Be sure to use the official website to book your train tickets: https://nrc.gsds.ng.
The e-ticketing platform is a welcome innovation, but it is important to be aware of the challenges that passengers have faced. The NRC is working to resolve these issues and provide a more seamless and efficient online booking experience.
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