Eric Patrick
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday unveiled three new trains.
According to him, the addition of these trains will double the current passenger capacity on the Blue Line, significantly enhancing service delivery for commuters.
The governor disclosed this in a statement accompanied by photos shared on his Facebook page on Sunday.
He further disclosed that before the end of 2025, his admission will receive new trains for the Red Line which will have twice the capacity of the Blue Line trains.
“Construction on Phase 2 of the Blue Line (Mile 2 to Okokomaiko) is also progressing,” he added.
The statement read, “Today three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station.
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“Each set includes four cars, and with this addition, we are doubling our current passenger capacity on the Blue Line.
“This will directly improve the commute for thousands of Lagosians, reducing wait times, speeding up journeys, and making the system more reliable overall. Our goal is to have trains arriving every 10 minutes.
“I’m deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for their strong support.
“From procurement to delivery, their backing made this possible.
“We’re building infrastructure and a better future for urban mobility in Lagos. And we’re just getting started.”
