Lagos State plans to extend its electric rail service beyond Mile 2, with new stations in FESTAC, Alakija and Trade Fair scheduled to begin operations by the end of February 2027. The expansion will increase the number of operational stations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line from five to eight, bringing rail services closer to more commuters along the Lagos-Badagry corridor.
Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), announced the target at the 2026 Media Parley organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation. The agency confirmed the development in a statement released on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The three stations form part of Phase II of the 27-kilometre standard-gauge electric railway developed by the Lagos State Government through LAMATA. The first phase, covering approximately 13 kilometres between Marina and Mile 2, commenced commercial operations on September 4, 2023, with stations at Marina, National Theatre, Iganmu, Alaba and Mile 2.
The ongoing extension will add approximately 14 kilometres from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. Beyond the three stations targeted for February 2027, the proposed route includes Volkswagen, Lagos State University (LASU) and Okokomaiko. A depot covering approximately 400,000 square metres is also planned at Okokomaiko to support train maintenance and operations.
The expansion follows a significant passenger milestone as reported in July 2026 that the Blue Line had carried more than eight million passengers in over 1,000 days of operation. Also announced was the installation of the first precast T-beam for Phase II, marking progress on the elevated structures required to support the railway tracks.
LAMATA is also advancing infrastructure designed to improve connections between different transport services. Akinajo disclosed that four Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) were approaching completion, while construction at the Marina and Mile 2 Interchange Hubs had recorded substantial progress. These facilities are intended to make transfers between buses and trains more convenient for passengers.
The projects form part of Lagos State's transport strategy. In July 2026, the government revised its Strategic Transport Master Plan, expanding the proposed network from six rail lines to 11 rail lines and one monorail. The revised plan aims to extend mass transit coverage and establish a more integrated public transportation system across the state.
The February 2027 target will mark the next stage of the Blue Line's development, with the remaining Phase II stations expected to follow as construction progresses. Extending services towards Okokomaiko would further expand the railway's reach, while improved links with bus corridors and interchange hubs could help more residents benefit from Lagos's growing mass transit network.
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