From Monday, the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will increase the number of trips from 54 to 72 per day.
According to Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unaffected.
“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,” she said.
The services also ensures 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 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,” she said.
About two million passengers have been transported since The Blue Line commenced passenger operation on September 4, 2023.