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Step by step guide to purchase the Lagos to Ibadan train ticket online

The primary advantage of buying tickets online is the ability to reserve your seat in advance. You can simply show your online ticket to an official on crowded days, bypass the queue and receive your reserved ticket promptly.

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Omon Okhuevbie
Nov 20, 2023
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Mobolaji Johnson Train Station, Ebute-Meta, Lagos. Credit: Wiki Voyage.

On November 1, 2023, the Nigerian Railway Corporation made changes to its ticketing, bidding farewell to paper trails and cash transactions.

The corporation seamlessly transitioned to E-ticketing, enabling passengers to obtain through its official website, NRC app, or the Ticket Office at the Station.

For those who've faced challenges acquiring tickets during holiday seasons due to long queues and crowded stations, the introduction of the new E-ticketing service is a welcome development. You can follow these straightforward steps to purchase a ticket on the corporation’s website.

  • Click on register to create your account. A NIN number is required for registration.

  • After account creation, sign in using your email address and the password you set during the registration process.

  • Choose the train station of departure, destination, and select the date. Click 'Find My Train' to view available trains, times, and rates. Fill in…

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