Jubilation As Sanwo-Olu Confirms Delivery of 3 New Trains for Blue Line Rail, “Dear Lagosians”

• The Lagos state government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the arrival of three brand-new electric train sets to support the Blue Line Rail project in the state
• Each train set comprises four coaches, making a total of 12 coaches aimed at improving the comfort and efficiency of mass transit in Lagos state
• Governor Sanwo-Olu announced on Thursday, June 5, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account and shared a video of the new train sets at the port

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Lagos State Government led by Governor Babaji Sanwo-Olu has taken delivery of three new train sets, each consisting of four coaches, to bolster its electric-powered Blue Line Rail project.

Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the arrival on Thursday, June 5, through his official X account.

He noted 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.

Governor Sanwo-Olu shared a video accompanying the post that showed cranes at the port hoisting the train sets onto articulated trucks for transportation to their designated location in Lagos.

"Dear Lagosians,

"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,"Sanwo-Olu said.

Speaking further, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the new procurement is aimed at making daily commute around 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 city for the better.

"Thank you for being patient and hopeful. We’re getting there, together."

Watch the video below;

Lagos suspends red line operations indefinitely

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Lagos state suspended the Red Line Train Service after mechanical failures disrupted operations and stranded passengers.

Passengers faced cancellations with limited updates, as operators deleted their WhatsApp communication channel.

Despite promises of affordability, the N1500 fare and low capacity have hindered the service's success.

Sanwo-Olu completes Blue Line Rail in Lagos

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state governor, completed the Blue Line Rail on Wednesday, December 21, 2024.

Jubril Gawat, a senior aide to the governor, disclosed this on his Twitter handle, noting that the first phase of the infrastructure projects (Marina to Mile 2) was completed and inaugurated on Wednesday.

Recall that the blue line is one of the 7 Lagos metro rail lines the state has embarked upon, it spans from Marina to Okokomaiko.

Source: Legit.ng