The Red Line will now operate five morning trips and four evening trips daily, totaling nine trips per day
Lagos Red Line Expands Daily Trip Services to Nine
Lagos residents commuting along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor will benefit from improved rail services as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announces an increase in the Red Line train service capacity.
In a statement posted on its X handle on Saturday, LAMATA revealed that the enhanced schedule will take effect on Monday, February 10, 2025, offering more frequent trips, especially during peak hours.
“The Red Line train service will increase its capacity, providing full service during the morning peak hours, effective Monday, February 10, 2025,” the statement read.
Under the new schedule, the Red Line will offer five morning trips and four evening trips daily, bringing the total number of trips to nine per day. This is a significant improvement from the previous schedule, which provided only two morning trips from Agbado to Oyingbo.
“The Red Line will now operate five morning trips and four evening trips daily, totaling nine trips per day. Previously, only two morning trips were available from Agbado to Oyingbo,” the statement added.
LAMATA emphasized that the expansion aims to provide more commuting options for Lagosians while ensuring a seamless travel experience with minimal delays.
“The change in schedule offers more commuting options for Lagos residents traveling along the Agbado to Oyingbo corridor. The Red Line ensures reduced travel time, with a total journey duration of 50 minutes from Agbado to Oyingbo and a waiting time at each station of only two minutes,” the statement stated.
Additionally, LAMATA announced plans to further enhance the train’s capacity with the arrival of three new train sets in the coming months, promising an even more efficient service for commuters.
“In the coming months, the arrival of three new train sets will further enhance the Red Line’s capacity and service for Lagos residents,” the statement concluded.
The expansion of the Red Line service is part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts to improve public transportation and alleviate commuting challenges within the metropolis. Read More
