The Lagos State Government has announced that the first phase of the Blue Rail Line will commence operation on Monday, September 4.
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, made this known at the Marina Train Station on Wednesday, according to a statement made available on Twitter (X).
Akinajo also noted that the first train ride would kick off by 9 am with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on board, along with other passengers, from Marina to Mile 2 Train Station.
Breaking news: dear Lagosians, the Blue Line Rail transport will commence full commercial operations from Monday September 4th, 2023. We will move passengers on return journey from Mile 2 to Marina.@jidesanwoolu @MetroLagos @MobilePunch @vanguardngrnews @lindaikeji @an24TV pic.twitter.com/zyRiU1oKMb
— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) August 30, 2023