Lagos State has received 24 additional train coaches for its Red Line rail service in a move expected to increase passenger capacity and improve service frequency along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the arrival of the new coaches on Tuesday, saying they were procured with support from the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu.
The coaches are arranged into three eight-car train sets, with each set designed to carry up to 2,000 passengers. Their addition is expected to expand the existing fleet and allow the state to operate more daily services.
The expanded fleet is also expected to reduce waiting times and accommodate more commuters using the rail line.
The 27-kilometre first phase of the Red Line runs from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos, passing through major areas including Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin and Yaba.
The rail service began passenger operations in October 2024, providing an alternative to road transport for commuters along a busy corridor affected by heavy traffic.
Sanwo-Olu said the Federal Government’s support highlighted the importance of cooperation between federal and state governments in funding major transport infrastructure as Lagos works to expand its rail network and public transport capacity.
