The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will significantly increase its daily trips from 54 to 72, effective Monday, August 12, 2024.
Additionally, commuters traveling during off-peak hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, will benefit from a 25 percent fare discount.
A statement from the state Ministry of Information and Strategy, released on Saturday, confirmed that the schedule for Sunday operations will remain unchanged.
Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), revealed that the Blue Line’s travel time between Marina and Mile 2 will be reduced from 25 minutes to approximately 18 minutes. This new schedule means that a train will be available every 18 minutes in both directions, allowing passengers to better plan their trips.
The new fare discount and increased frequency aim to cut journey times, encourage more riders to use the train system during off-peak hours, and lower transportation costs. Updated timetables are available on the LAMATA website, at stations, and through social media channels. Since its launch on September 4, 2023, the Blue Line has transported nearly two million passengers.
