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April 28, 2026 | Fleet

New DMUs for Lagos Red Line

Three eight-car diesel trains have been built by Chinese manufacturer CRRC Dalian.

January 31, 2025 | Africa

Lagos Green Line MoU signed

The 68km line will be the third suburban rail line to be developed in Nigeria’s largest city.

October 18, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Passenger services start on Lagos Red Line

Services are currently operating with two second-hand HST trains sourced from Britain.

February 19, 2024 | Africa

Nigeria’s Port Harcourt line renewal restarts

Work resumes on the stalled $US 3.2bn reconstruction of the 1443km Port Harcourt - Maiduguri line.

September 12, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on Lagos metro Blue Line

An official inauguration ceremony for the line was held on January 24.

January 5, 2023 | Metros

First stage of Lagos metro opens

The first phase of the Blue Line is 13km long.

August 16, 2022 | Metros

Lagos Red Line on track for 2023 opening

The line was inspected by Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, earlier this month.

January 19, 2022 | Africa

Unused US Talgo trains to move to Nigeria

The two sets intended for Chicago - Milwaukee services will now operate commuter services in Lagos.

December 21, 2020 | Africa

Nigeria begins trials on Lagos - Ibadan line

NIGERIAN Railways (NR) has begun trial operation on the 156km $US 1.5bn Lagos - Ibadan railway, ahead of launching full services in January.

July 6, 2018 | Africa

Lagos signs metro agreement with Alstom

LAGOS Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (Lamata) has signed a letter of intent with Alstom regarding phases 1 and 2 of the Blue Line, which will be the first metro line in Lagos.

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