Lagos increases Blue Line Rail train by three
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos increases Blue Line Rail train by three
The Lagos State Government has added three new train sets to the available ones, each consisting of four coaches, to bolster its electric-powered Blue Line Rail project.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the arrival on Thursday through his official X account.
Saying that the new train sets are expected to significantly reduce wait times for commuters on the Blue Line, enhancing the overall efficiency of the service.
“I’m happy to share that we have taken delivery of three brand-new train sets of 12 coaches in total for the Lagos Blue Line Rail.
“This means shorter wait times and more comfortable trips for everyone using the Blue Line,” Sanwo-Olu’s post read in part.
A video accompanying the post showed cranes at the port hoisting the train sets onto articulated trucks for transportation to their designated location in Lagos.
Lagos increases Blue Line Rail train by three.
In January 2025, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced that six train sets—meant for both the Blue and Red Lines, had passed factory acceptance tests in China and were scheduled for shipment to Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also highlighted that the Lagos State Government is working towards completing the Blue Line extension to Okokomaiko by 2026.
He expressed optimism that the expansion would significantly improve daily commutes for Lagosians and thanked residents for their continued patience.
The recent delivery of these three new train sets for the Blue Line marks a major milestone, confirming progress on the project and signaling that the remaining three train sets earmarked for the Red Line are expected to arrive in Lagos soon.
The Lagos Blue Line Rail is a 27-kilometre electric-powered metro project developed in two phases; Phase 1 (Marina to Mile 2) began operations in September 2023.
By December 2024, the Blue Line had moved 2.37 million passengers—up from 1 million in its first 219 days and 1.6 million within its first year.
Phase 2, which will cover Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, is under construction and has reached approximately 26–27% completion as of December 2024.
Phase 2 will feature six stations—Festac, Alakija, Trade Fair, Volkswagen, LASU, and Okokomaiko—and include the replacement of the Mazamaza Bridge, along with new Satellite and LASU Bridges, each designed for a lifespan of over 75 years.
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) handled the construction of Phase 1 and is currently handling Phase 2.
