Lagos Blue Line Expansion to FESTAC, Alakija by 2027

The Lagos State Government has announced an extension of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line to include three new stations at FESTAC, Alakija, and Trade Fair, scheduled to commence operations by the end of February 2027. Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), revealed this information during the 2026 Media Parley organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation on October 22, 2026.

This expansion will increase the number of operational stations on the Blue Line from five to eight, further extending the existing Marina–Mile 2 rail service along the Lagos-Badagry corridor. The new stations aim to enhance access to rail transportation for residents in the FESTAC–Alakija–Trade Fair corridor, providing an alternative to road travel and improving connectivity between communities.

The Blue Line, a 27-kilometre standard-gauge electric railway, began commercial operations on September 4, 2023, covering approximately 13 kilometres between Marina and Mile 2. The extension is part of Lagos's broader strategy to enhance public transportation and reduce road congestion.