Lagos Commuters to Enjoy 25% Fare Cut on Blue Rail Line

The Lagos government has announced a 25% reduction in fares for the blue rail line during off-peak periods, effective from August 12. According to Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of LAMATA, the discounted fare will apply to commuters traveling between 10am and 4pm daily.

In addition to the fare cut, the frequency of trains on the blue line will increase from 54 to 72 trips per day, with trains running every 18 minutes in both directions. This will reduce travel time between Marina and Mile 2 from 25 minutes to just 18 minutes.

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Akinajo stated, “The new train schedule is potentially expected to reduce journey times, encourage more riders to use the train system during off-peak periods and reduce transport spending.”

The updated timetable is available on the LAMATA website, stations, and social media handles. Note that Sunday operations will remain unchanged. The blue rail line, which launched on September 4, 2023, initially operated 12 trips per day before a temporary shutdown from October 14, 2023.