Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday commissioned three new trains for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line held at the National Theatre Station.
The governor disclosed this via his official social media handles, said each newly unveiled train set comprises four cars.
According to him, the addition of these trains will double the current passenger capacity on the Blue Line, significantly enhancing service delivery for commuters.
“Today, I unveiled three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station
“Each set includes four cars, and with this addition, we are doubling our current passenger capacity on the Blue Line,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
The governor noted that the upgrade will directly benefit thousands of Lagos residents by reducing wait times, shortening travel durations, and improving the overall reliability of the rail system.
The ultimate goal, he said, is to ensure trains arrive every 10 minutes.
Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government for their critical support throughout the procurement and delivery processes, which he said played a key role in making the project a reality.
The governor revealed that more trains are expected before the end of the year, this time for the LRMT Red Line.
Sanwo-Olu said the new Red Line trains will double the capacity of the Blue Line units, further expanding the state’s rail transport capability.
“Before the end of the year, we’ll receive new trains for the Red Line which will have twice the capacity of the Blue Line trains,” he added. “Construction on Phase 2 of the Blue Line (Mile 2 to Okokomaiko) is also progressing steadily.”
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming urban mobility in Lagos through sustained investments in modern infrastructure.
“We’re building infrastructure and a better future for urban mobility in Lagos. And we’re just getting started,” Sanwo-Olu concluded.
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