LAMATA to Expand Lagos Blue Line with New Stations by 2027

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) confirmed plans to extend the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line by adding three new stations: FESTAC, Alakija, and Trade Fair, with an expected opening by the end of February 2027. Engr. Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of LAMATA, stated that this expansion will improve rail access for residents, particularly those traveling along the FESTAC-Alakija-Trade Fair corridor.

Currently, the Blue Line serves five stations: Marina, National Theatre, Iganmu, Alaba, and Mile 2. With the new stations, the network will increase to eight stations, providing more commuters with an alternative to road travel.

Akinajo emphasized that the expansion would enhance connectivity and alleviate pressure on road infrastructure in Lagos. Additionally, LAMATA is nearing completion of four Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) and has made significant progress on the Marina and Mile 2 Interchange Hubs, all part of a broader initiative to modernize public transportation in Lagos.