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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his continued support of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line project, as the state moves closer to delivering an improved train experience for commuters. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inspecting one of the coaches of the newly acquired three sets of trains for the Blue Line Rail Operations at the National Theatre Station, Iganmu, on Sunday. On Sunday, the Governor unveiled three newly acquired train sets at the National Arts Theatre Station. The coaches, imported from China by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA) in collaboration with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), each consist of four cars—matching the Blue Line’s operational standards. Sanwo-Olu noted that the new coaches will significantly boost the line’s capacity, reducing travel time and improving service efficiency for passengers. He also highlighted the broader impact of Pr...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrival and delivery of three brand-new trains 12 coaches to boost the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) for the Blue Line section. Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed the information on Thursday via his X-platform (formerly twitter), stating that the ongoing work on the Phase 2 of the Blue Line is proposed to be completed by 2026. His words: "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. It’s a step forward in our efforts to make daily commute in Lagos less stressful and more reliable. "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. I know it’s been a long time coming, but I truly believe we’re building something that will change how we move around this c...