The Lagos government says it has taken delivery of three new coaches for the state’s blue line rail.
In an X post on Thursday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, said the development means shorter waiting times and more comfortable trips for everyone using the blue line.
“… we have taken delivery of three brand-new train sets of 12 coaches in total for the Lagos Blue Line Rail,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“It’s a step forward in our efforts to make daily commute in Lagos less stressful and more reliable.
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“We’re not stopping here. Work is ongoing to extend the Blue Line all the way to Okokomaiko, and we’re aiming to finish that by 2026.”
Sanwo-Olu said the long-awaited project, which is finally taking shape, will transform the city’s mobility for the better.
The governor appreciated the citizens for “their patience and hope”.
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The blue rail line started operations on September 4, 2023, running 12 trips daily.
On October 11, 2023, Sanwo-Olu announced that the state would temporarily shut down the blue rail line from October 14, 2023.
The blue rail resumed passenger operations days after, with the trips increasing to 54.
In January, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) said it is exploring a partnership arrangement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group to develop another rail line.
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