The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line trips have been increased from 54 to 72 per day.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) disclosed this in a statement during the weekend, stating that the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged.
“The Blue Line train riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes from the previous travel time of 25 minutes.
“The implication is that there will be a train every 18 minutes both ways, thus allowing commuters to plan their trips,” Abimbola Akinajo, the managing director of LAMATA said.
She also announced a 25 per cent discount fare for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. daily.
The new train schedule, according to LAMATA, is potentially expected to reduce journey times, encourage more riders to use the train system off-peak periods and reduce transport spending.
The new timetables are available on LAMATA website, stations and our social media handles, the agency said.
Close to two million passengers have been moved since the Blue Line commenced operation on September 4, 2023, LAMATA disclosed.
