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Lagos Red Line metro rail commences partial passenger operations after successful six-week trial run
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line has commenced partial, invitational passenger operations on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, following the successful completion of a six-week trial run.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has awarded contracts to China Road & Bridge, Trucrete Solutions, and Craneburg Construction for the Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) Project to improve key bus routes across Lagos.
The Lagos State Government has reintroduced a 25% fare discount on all regulated transportation modes, including buses, ferries, and train services, as part of its efforts to alleviate economic hardship.
The Lagos State government has announced a traffic diversion at Ikeja Along Bus Stop on the Oshodi-bound lane between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station from midnight to 4:00 am on August 17th and 18th, 2024, to facilitate the demolition of an old pedestrian bridge in that area.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, a critical step towards securing a 3-year operational license for the electric rail system.
The Lagos State Government has announced a 25% fare reduction on the Blue Line Rail during off-peak hours, set between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, effective August 12, 2024. Additionally, travel time between Marina and Mile 2 will be shortened to just 18 minutes.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) initiated the trial run for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line on Tuesday, gearing up for passenger operations slated to begin in the last quarter of the year.
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to construct 31 bus shelters along the Igando to Iyana-Iba axis as part of the upcoming Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) project package 3, aimed at improving public transportation infrastructure and enhancing the commuting experience for residents.
On a Wednesday morning, at around 20 minutes past 9 am, I arrived at the Blue Line Mile 2 station to experience my first train ride on Nigeria’s first electric metro rail line.
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deploy compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses for passenger operations by the fourth quarter of 2024, barring any unforeseen issues.
The Lagos State Government has begun constructing two interchange hubs at Mile 2 and Marina to integrate various modes of transportation and ensure seamless connectivity between rail, water, and road networks.
The Lagos State Government plans to progressively install cameras on all authorized public transport vehicles operating in the state.