Sanwo-Olu announces rise in train ridership on Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a significant increase in train trips on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, with plans to reach 74 trips by the end of November. 

Mr Sanwo-Olu made this announcement on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), and the expansion is scheduled to start on Monday, October 16, 2023.

To facilitate this transition, train services will be temporarily suspended on Saturday, October 14, after the morning peak service, and the entire day on Sunday, October 15, to switch to electricity for the upgraded service.

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‘This momentary pause is to ensure that your safety is our top priority,’ Mr Sanwo-Olu added. 

‘I can assure you that suspending passenger operations is a global practice to effect major changes. This switch to electricity will help us introduce more trips and help us serve more passengers safely.

‘I’m proud to say that we launched the first phase of the LRMT Blue Line on September 4, 2023 and we have moved over 80,000 passengers. Our goal is to surpass 150,000 daily passengers between Marina and Mile 2 in the coming months,’ the governor said. 

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Mr Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the future of Lagos’ train system looks promising, underscoring his dedication to enhancing the overall commuting experience.

‘Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our public transportation system.’

Dear Lagosians,

here is an important update on our metro line. Starting Monday, October 16, 2023, we're increasing train trips on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line from 12 to 54, with plans for 74 trips by the end of November.

To make this transition, we'll need to… pic.twitter.com/0i7UBfpgx7

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 11, 2023