Red line train service increases capacity for morning hours Monday

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Red Line train service has announced an increase in its capacity, offering full service during the morning peak hours, beginning Monday, February 10, 2025.

This new development means that the Red Line will now operate five morning trips and four evening trips daily, totalling nine trips per day.

Before now, only two morning trips were available from Agbado to Oyingbo.

The new routine provides commuting options of Lagos residents travelling along the Agbado to Oyingbo corridor.

The Red Line train service is set to enhance commuting for residents, offering a total journey time of just 50 minutes from Agbado to Oyingbo.

Passengers will also benefit from reduced waiting times at each station, with intervals of only two minutes.

This was made known via a statement on Saturday, via the X (formally Twitter) handle of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.

It enunciates, “The Red Line train service will increase its capacity, providing full service during the AM peak hours, effective Monday, February 10, 2025.

“The Red Line will now operate five morning trips and four evening trips daily, totalling nine trips per day. Previously, two morning trips were available from Agbado to Oyingbo.

“The change in schedule provides commuting options of Lagos residents travelling along the Agbado to Oyingbo corridor.

“The Red Line guarantees residents with reduced travel time, with a total journey duration of 50 minutes from Agbado- Oyingbo and a reduced waiting time at each station of only two minutes.

“In the coming months, the arrival of three new train sets will further enhance the Red Line’s capacity and service to Lagos residents.”