Lagos Blue Rail line resumes, to operate 74 daily trips from November

The Lagos Blue Rail line has reopened for business after a brief stoppage brought about by the requirement to remove vendors off the rails.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared on Monday that passenger operations would resume. He also mentioned that starting in November, the number of trips will increase from 54 to 74.

Lagos residents were forewarned by the governor, who made the news via his verified X account, that the Blue Rail Line rails are not a marketplace.

“I am happy to announce that the LRMT Blue Line is back on track energized with an increase in trips from 12 trips to 54 trips per day and this will rise to 74 trips by the end of November, thanks to the hard work of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority,” the Governor wrote.

“The first trip starts at 6:30 am and your daily commute has now become even smoother with a schedule you can plan around as well as with the Cowry Card and discounts to help you plan your expenses better.

“We temporarily paused the Blue Line this weekend for your safety, and now we have fully energized the line for a brighter future.”

In addition to issuing a warning against unsafe behavior near the train tracks, Sanwo-Olu also stated that those who engage in it will face legal consequences.

“Please do not attempt to access the rail tracks for any nefarious or otherwise activities and it bears repeating that the train tracks are not a marketplace.”