Lagos Announces Suspension Of Blue Rail Line Operations For Two Days

The Lagos State government through Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made it known on Wednesday that it will temporarily shut down the blue rail line from Saturday, October 14, 2023, to resume Monday, October 16, 2023.

The Blue rail line commenced operations on September 4, ferrying passengers between Marina and Mile 2.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the decision to temporarily shut down the metro line is to improve its operations and increase the rail services by introducing electricity.

“From 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,” he said.

“To make this transition, we’ll need to shut down train services on Saturday, October 14 after the morning peak service and for the entire day on Sunday, October 15, for the switch to electricity. “This momentary pause is to ensure that your safety is our top priority.

“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.”

Speaking on the success of the blue rail line, the governor disclosed that the first phase of the project, launched on September 4, 2023, has moved over 80,000 passengers.

“Our goal is to surpass 150,000 daily passengers between Marina and Mile 2 in the coming months,” he added.

Sanwo-Olu said he is committed to improving the commuting experience of Lagosians and enhancing the public transportation system in the state.