The Lagos government is expected to receive six new trains from China to boost rail transportation in the state. The trains are said to have successfully passed all the factory clearance tests and are ready to be shipped from China.
The trains will be used to increase the frequency of trips along the Lagos Blue Line and also be injected into the second phase of the Blue Line.
According to Jubril Gawat, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, the trains will soon be shipped to Lagos.
His words in the post reads: “Six additional train sets will arrive in Lagos very soon to strengthen the capacity of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue and Red Lines, delivering value to commuters and increasing the economic viability of the state.” Sanwo-Olu’s Special Assistant on Media explained that once the trains are delivered, they will help increase the frequency of trips along the Blue Line. The trains expectedly will also play a crucial role in supporting passenger operations when the second phase of the Blue Line, extending over 14 kilometres from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, is completed by early 2027.
Gawat noted the broader implications of this development, adding that the new trains would alleviate road congestion, enhance the commuter experience for Lagos residents, and contribute to economic progress in the state.
It would be recalled that the Lagos State government launched the Red Rail Line in October 2024 to provide fast, electrified transportation to Lagosians.