Blue Line (Lagos Transit)

In April 2008, the Lagos State Government approved ₦ 70 billion for construction of the Okokomaiko-Iddo-Marina Line, with an estimated completion date of 2011. However, the project suffered many delays due to lack of funds. The opening date was revised to June 2013, then December 2016, then 2017. As of November 2016, only of the Blue Line had been completed. In August 2018, LAMATA signed an agreement with Alstom. As a part of the agreement, Alstom conducted a review of the rail lines, and electrification of a portion of the track was planned. ==Development plan==

Lagos State is financing construction of the Blue Line with its own resources. In its first year (ending in September 2024), the Blue Line carried roughly 2 million passengers. Starting in August 2024, 72 train services run every day, an increase in frequency from 54 previously. As of February 2026, published LAMATA schedules show a departure in each direction roughly every 23 minutes during operating hours, with about 36 trips in each direction. Phase II Construction of the second phase, from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, to connect it with the future Purple Line commenced after the first phase opened for passenger service. Construction of this project began in 2023 and is currently expected to be completed in 2027. ==References==