Nigerian Railway Corporation
Nigeria train timetables
About Nigeria Railways
Nigeria's Chinese-built standard-gauge lines — Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna — run modern air-conditioned sets with airport-style security and e-ticketing. The Lagos–Ibadan corridor is the spine of a planned coast-to-north modernisation.
Network Facts
- Operator
- Nigerian Railway Corporation
- Track gauge
- 1435 mm SGR + 1067 mm
- Max speed
- 150 km/h
- Network size
- 4,000 km
- Currency
- NGN
Everything for Nigeria rail travel
Book Nigeria Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official Nigerian Railway Corporation website.
Nigeria Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Nigeria train tickets?
Book Nigeria train tickets directly at https://nrc.gov.ng (Nigerian Railway Corporation), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Nigeria?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official Nigerian Railway Corporation data to show live schedule and running status for Nigeria trains, refreshed regularly across the 0 services we list.
What gauge does Nigeria railway use?
Nigeria's railways run on 1435 mm SGR + 1067 mm track, covering approximately 4,000 km of route.
What is the fastest train in Nigeria?
The fastest Nigeria trains reach up to 150 km/h, operated by Nigerian Railway Corporation.
How many train stations does Nigeria have?
TrainsTracking lists 0 railway stations for Nigeria with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Nigeria?
Nigerian Railway Corporation operates the national rail network in Nigeria. Nigeria's Chinese-built standard-gauge lines — Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna — run modern air-conditioned sets with airport-style security and e-ticketing. The Lagos–Ibadan corridor is the spine of a planned coast-to-north modernisation.