Lagos-ibadan Train Service

26/11/2025

Nigerian Railway Corporation: Delivering a Modern Lagos–Ibadan Travel Experience

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) continues to set new standards in safe, reliable, and customer-focused transportation. The Lagos–Ibadan train service stands is an example of this commitment, providing passengers with a modern, efficient, and stress-free travel option between two major cities.

Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the service features clean coaches, spacious seating, prompt departures, and a professional team dedicated to assisting passengers with empathy and excellence. The Lagos–Ibadan corridor offers travelers a smooth alternative to road traffic, ensuring timely arrivals and a pleasant onboard experience.

Through continuous improvement and adherence to global best practices, the NRC remains committed to delivering world-class rail services that Nigerians can trust. The Lagos–Ibadan train service is more than a transport link, it is a dependable, modern, and progressive travel solution for all passengers.

Nigerian Railway Corporation, moving people, building connections.

17/12/2024

ATTENTION ! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!!
This is to inform the general public that 2024 end of the year free train service will commence on Friday 20th December to Saturday 4th January 2025.
All prospective passengers are to book their tickets online as tickets will not be available at the stations. Please note that you need a photo ID to board the train (This is mandatory).
Also, note that tickets are not transferable.

For more information, kindly visit

07/12/2024

ARE YOU READY

26/11/2024

Let The Train Take The Stress

12/11/2024

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Nigerian Railways Corporation has introduced an adjusted schedule for train trips between Lagos and Ibadan.
The revised timetable is as follows:

Weekend Service (Friday & Saturday)

Lagos to Ibadan:

1. First Trip departs by 7:45 a.m. (Normal movement)
2. Second Trip departs by 1:40 p.m. (express train; to only stop at Agege, Abeokuta, Omi Adio and terminates at Moniya)
3. Third Trip departs by 4:00 p.m. (Normal movement)

Ibadan to Lagos:
1. First trip to depart by 8:00 a.m. (Normal trip)
2. Second trip to depart by 10:50 a.m. (Express trip, same as Lagos to Ibadan)
3. Third trip to depart by 4:30 p.m. (Normal trip)

The existing schedule of "TWO TRIPS" for all other days (Sunday to Thursday) remains unchanged.
Moreso, Kajola and Olodo station are now open for operations

This schedule change is to accommodate the growing demand for rail transportation between the two cities, particularly during peak periods. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.
For further inquiries; 08181027988 ( Whatsapp only) between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm

Thank you for your undiluted understanding and the constant patronage

09/11/2024

This is to bring to your notice that the management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation has decided to commence running of three trips on weekend basis (Friday and Saturday) which will kickstart from next week friday (November 15) and saturday (November 16) This will assist us deal with the rush and avoid leaving anyone behind.
The First and Last trips will be normal running while the middle trip will be an express Train.
More details Later
Thank you for your usual cooperation and constant patronage

18/12/2021

Let the train take the stress

19/11/2021

The 3days warning strike embarked upon by the Railway workers has been suspended. Lagos-Ibadan Train Services will resume tomorrow 20th/11/2021 with the 1300hrs trip from Lagos and Ibadan simultaneously.
While thanking you for your patience, we regret the inconveniences the strike must have caused you.

18/11/2021

Esteemed train users, please be informed that there would be no train service across the nation from today Thursday 18th Nov, 2021 to Saturday 20th Nov, 2021 due to the in-house Union Strike action.
Train services will resume on Sunday 21th Nov, 2021.
We regret all inconveniences.
Thank you for your understanding.
Signed.
NRC Mgt

17/07/2021