The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has flagged off commercial operations of the Blue Line rail in the state.
The governor who arrived at the Marina train station at about 9.55 am, is currently onboard the train heading to Mile 2.
For the first four weeks, the rain will run only twelve trips with the locomotive system. After one month, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) will commence electric-powered train operation with 76 trips, with estimated passengers between 150,000 and 175,000, from 5.30 am to 11 pm on a daily basis.
There was excitement as Sanwo-Olu took the inaugural commercial ride of the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit on Monday.
He also took it upon himself to be the ride manager, taking time to explain the requirements to board the train to the people.
He was accompanied by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, former Speaker of the House of Assembly Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, wife of the governor Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, among other government officials.
The ride from the Marina station to Mile 2 takes about 17 to 20 minutes with 90secs at each station before the final destination
SOURCE: energyfocusreoorts.com
