Lagos takes delivery of new coaches for Blue Line Rail

Lagos takes delivery of new coaches for Blue Line Rail

The Lagos State Government has taken a delivery of three brand-new train sets of 12 coaches in for the Lagos Blue Line Rail.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on Thursday through social media handles, saying that “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”.

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Sanwo-Olu said: “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.

“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.”

The Lagos Blue Line rail project, is estimated to have cost approximately $1.2 billion. Specifically, the contract awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) was for $182 million, but the state government’s initial announcement cited a cost of $1.2 billion. The project is 27 kilometers long, connecting Okokomaiko to Marina.