Lagos residents commuting along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor can now enjoy improved rail services as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an increase in the Red Line train service capacity.
In a statement on its X handle on Saturday, LAMATA revealed that the enhanced schedule will take effect from Monday, February 10, 2025, allowing for more frequent trips, particularly during peak hours.
“The Red Line train service will increase its capacity, providing full service during the AM peak hours, effective Monday, February 10, 2025,” the statement read.
It added that under the new schedule, the Red Line will operate five morning trips and four evening trips daily, bringing the total number of trips to nine per day.
This marks a significant improvement from the previous schedule, which offered only two-morning trips from Agbado to Oyingbo.
“The Red Line will now operate five-morning trips and four evening trips daily, totalling nine trips per day. Previously, two-morning trips were available from Agbado to Oyingbo”, the statement added.
LAMATA highlighted that the expansion aims to provide more commuting options for Lagosians while ensuring a seamless travel experience with minimal delays.
“The change in schedule provides commuting options for Lagos residents travelling along the Agbado to Oyingbo corridor. The Red Line guarantees residents reduced travel time, with a total journey duration of 50 minutes from Agbado to Oyingbo and a reduced waiting time at each station of only two minutes”, it stated.
Additionally, LAMATA disclosed plans to further boost 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 to Lagos residents”, the statement concluded.
The expansion of the Red Line service is part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance public transportation and ease commuting challenges within the metropolis.
