Lagos Red Line Gets 24 New Coaches As Sanwo-Olu Boosts Rail Operations

The Lagos State Government has commenced the offloading of three new train sets comprising 24 coaches for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, in a major move to expand passenger capacity and improve railway operations across the state.

The development, announced by the state government, is expected to strengthen the operational capacity of the Red Line, which currently runs from Oyingbo (Ebute Metta) to Agbado.

The new train sets were procured with the support of the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the collaboration between the two tiers of government in delivering critical transportation infrastructure.

The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the additional coaches would enable the Red Line to accommodate more passengers, increase the frequency of train services and provide more travel options for Lagos residents.

The arrival of the 24 coaches is expected to ease pressure on existing train services while encouraging greater patronage of the rail system as commuters seek alternatives to road transportation and persistent traffic congestion.

The state government also highlighted the importance of federal-state collaboration in accelerating major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transportation sector.

With the additional train sets, the Lagos Red Line is positioned for expanded operations, offering the prospect of more trips, increased passenger movement and improved connectivity along its existing corridor.