JUST IN: Lagos Takes Delivery of 24 New Coaches for Red Line

10 November 2026 Daily Bells Newspaper 1 min read

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 move expected to increase passenger capacity and improve service frequency along the Oyingbo-Agbado corridor.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the development, saying the additional trains would strengthen the operational capacity of the Red Line and provide more commuting options for residents.

According to the governor, each eight-coach train has the capacity to convey up to 2,000 passengers per trip, bringing increased capacity and the possibility of more frequent services on the corridor.

He said the trains were procured with the support of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu, describing the collaboration between the two tiers of government as important to the delivery of critical transportation infrastructure.

Sanwo-Olu said the state government was making progress towards commencing passenger operations with the additional trains before the end of 2026.

“The last time I shared an update on the Blue Line, quite a few of you asked about the Red Line. Well, I have an update for those who use the Red Line too,” the governor said.

“We have commenced the offloading of three new train sets, comprising 24 coaches, for the Red Line.

“Each eight-coach train can carry up to 2,000 passengers per trip. This means more capacity, more room for commuters and the opportunity to run more frequent services along the Oyingbo-Agbado corridor,” he added.

The Red Line currently operates along the Oyingbo-Ebute Metta-Agbado axis, providing rail transportation for commuters travelling between parts of Lagos and neighbouring Ogun State.

The addition of the 24 coaches is expected to expand the railway’s capacity as the state government works towards improving public transportation and reducing pressure on road networks.

Sanwo-Olu reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering the additional trains for passenger use before the end of the year.

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