Lagos reintroduces 25% off-peak fare discount on train service, increases daily trips to 72

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By Gbenga Salau

11 August 2024 | 8:42 am

The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will, from Monday, 12th August 2024, increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. However, the current schedule for Sunday operations remains unchanged. The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, announced this weekend that Blue Line train…

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, announced this weekend that Blue Line train riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes, down from the previous travel time of 25 minutes.

According to her, the implication is that there will be a train every 18 minutes both ways, allowing commuters to plan their trips more efficiently.

Additionally, Engr. Akinajo announced a 25 percent discount fare for commuters travelling during the off-peak period, set between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

The new train schedule is expected to reduce journey times, encourage more riders to use the train system during off-peak periods, and reduce transport spending. The new timetables are available on the LAMATA website, at stations, and on social media handles.

Recall that the Blue Rail Line commenced passenger operations on 4th September 2023 and has since moved close to two million passengers.

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