Lagos will add three eight-coach trains to the Red Line fleet by the third quarter of 2026 to strengthen capacity and improve service delivery along the corridor.
The disclosure was made by the Head of Corporate Communication at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Kolawole Ojelabi, on Wednesday.
The development comes amid recent passenger complaints over technical issues affecting some coaches on the Oyingbo–Agbado service.
The additional rolling stock is expected to significantly expand the existing fleet and enhance passenger comfort on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit corridor.
What they are saying
LAMATA disclosed that the new acquisition will consist of three train sets, each comprising eight coaches, bringing a total of 24 additional coaches to the existing fleet.
The authority added that delivery and operationalisation are expected by the third quarter of 2026 as part of its long-term expansion strategy.
“As part of our long-term strategy to enhance capacity, comfort, and service reliability, LAMATA is pleased to announce the expected delivery and operationalization of additional rolling stock by third quarter of 2026.”
“The new acquisition will comprise three train sets, each with eight coaches — bringing a total of 24 additional coaches to strengthen the existing fleet and improve passenger experience across the Red Line corridor.”
The authority emphasised that the expansion forms part of a broader plan to improve service reliability and ensure a better commuting experience for passengers across the corridor.
Credit: Nairametrics
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