⚡ BLUE LINE RAIL : The FUTURE of LAGOS COMMUTING
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- Hi all, I can't wait to share our first-ever ride on the fantastic Lagos Blue Line Rail with you. This was a journey filled with discoveries, excitement, and a sneak peek into the future of Lagos's transportation. So, grab a virtual seat, and let's dive into the world of the Blue Line!
Date of filming this video: Wednesday 13th of september 2023
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- Lagos Blue Line: A Glimpse into the Future
You won't believe how futuristic the Lagos Blue Line is! Picture this: a sleek metro system that promises faster, greener, and more convenient commuting. It's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's real, and it's transforming Lagos!
- Easy Breezy Boarding with Cowry Cards
Okay, let's talk convenience! Cowry Cards and electronic ticketing systems made hopping onto the Blue Line a piece of cake. No more fumbling for change or standing in long lines. You're in, and you're off to your adventure!
- Smooth Sailing Through Lagos
The ride was...smooth as butter! I felt like I was floating through Lagos, taking in the city's hustle and bustle from the comfort of my seat. It's a view you've got to see to believe.
- Going Green for a Cleaner Lagos
What's even cooler is that by riding the Lagos Blue Line, you're doing your bit for the environment. Less traffic, fewer emissions-it's a win-win for you and Mother Earth.
- Exciting Plans for the Future
The Lagos Blue Line has some epic expansion plans. They're going to connect even more neighborhoods, making it easier to commute and/or explore the city. Can you say "adventure time"?
- Let's Not Forget the Red Line
Oh, and here's a bonus-keep an eye on the Red Line! Lagos has big plans for it too. Imagine having two incredible metro lines at your disposal!
So, there you have it, my friends! My first ride on the Lagos Blue Line was an adventure of a lifetime. Keep an eye out for these popular search keywords if you want to dig deeper into the Blue Line:
- Lagos Metro
- Blue Line Rail Lagos
- Lagos Rail Network
- Lagos Mass Transit
- Lagos Public Transportation
- Lagos Transportation System
More info about the blue line:
The Blue Line (also known as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit) is a planned metro rail line in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The Blue Line will be part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) network, designed to alleviate transportation challenges in Lagos, one of Africa's largest cities.
- The first phase with five stations and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) of track opened on 4 September 2023. The full line is set to be 27 kilometres (17 mi) and is expected to carry 500,000 passengers a day.
- It is one of the proposed railway lines under the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project, which aims to develop an integrated rail-based public transportation system in Lagos.
- The Blue Line is expected to run from Marina to Okokomaiko, covering a distance of approximately 27 kilometers and serving several densely populated areas and transportation hubs in Lagos.
- The rail line is designed to help reduce traffic congestion, provide efficient and affordable transportation options, and promote sustainable urban development.
- The project is divided into phases, with the first phase focusing on the construction of infrastructure, stations, and rolling stock.
- The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project.
- The Blue Line project represents a significant step in addressing the transportation challenges faced by the growing population of Lagos and is expected to enhance connectivity and accessibility within the city.
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What are your thoughts about the NEW LAGOS RAIL - Blue Line? Let us know in the comments! Thanks for watching. Give this video a LIKE 👍and also check out the FULL journey from Mile 2 to Marina station here: th-cam.com/video/25IYpro1_0k/w-d-xo.html
Check back after 2 years. Everything will have broken down
Much as this is great news, our problem is our horrendous maintenance culture. I often prefer to see the glass half full, but i, like a lot of Nigerians, have seen this happen time and time again. I'll bet (and i do hope this doesn't end up being the case) that the blue rail infrastructure will look very degraded a decade or two from now. It's a sad but honest commentary. Until Nigerians change how they treat public infrastructure, our joys at novel achievements such as this, will always be shortlived.
The government have to be responsible for it. Maintaining the train and putting out strict laws.
Well done Lagos.
Watching from London.
It was interesting seeing the views from the train and it brought back memories of my Molue travelling days in the 80’s (Yes I’m that old).
I also watched this video with a twinge of sadness at realisation how much our leaders have failed us.
Yes, this is a remarkable project but the bitter truth is it’s too late in coming and it’s very painful to watch how things are still at this elementary stage in 2023!
The great Jakande of UPN back in 1979 had planned a similar Metro line before it got truncated by the Buhari coup of 1984.
The corrupt thieving NPN federal government led by Shagari contributed to the failure of the project before the military annihilation.
How things would have been much different if Awolowo’s UPN was at the helm of affairs.
Nigerians need to know that’s when we lost our chance to become today in the leagues of Dubai and Singapore which hardly existed as they are today.
Let’s be honest you waiting over 90 minutes just for the train to arrive is nothing to celebrate about in a city the size of Lagos.
The problem people like you have is to always complain. It is so sad
You didn't hear it will run 12 trips a day for 4weeks on locomotive? Anyway it's all past now, the trips have been increased to 54 a day and now fully electric operation. So no more rushing or 90 minutes wait
@@akinyemiazeez6061diasporans like him are a real problem; they stay abroad and complain about a country they abandoned and don't care about. They should stay in that abroad and mind their business while Nigeria keeps growing. Better late than never
Thank you for this video showing the development of Nigeria, that we rarely see in the media. I left Lagos in 1989 and can see various places I used to go to...brings back good memories! ❤
You have done a huge service to the Lagos State Transportation System. I love the way you present the clip and your narration fits the video perfectly. Wow! Lagos has changed from the time I was there 4 decades ago. Thank you for this wonderful documentary about the development going on in Lagos. The metro line includes my youth area Marina and Balogun where we used to play in those days. Your clip is highly motivated and encouraged me personally to go back home and help out. Thank you and Jah bless. Greetings from Windy City in the U.S.
Thank you for the highly comprehensive video clips of the new blue line
Hopefully we can use the red line soon as well! 🤍
Your video is as calm as lagos lagoon. Nice work 👍
aww thank you so so much 💚
So professional, so informative and so laid back. Very impressive. Apart from Ludo, this will be my fastest subscription to ANY channel in almost 3 years (only the 2nd one I've watched). Looking forward to more thrilling adventures.
Awww thanks so much.. Such a lovely compliment as I also love @Ludo_Liu 's channel so much! Thanks for watching 💚
Excellent narrative... and very delightful indeed!🙂
I look forward to your subsequent videos.
Much more lined up! Thanks so much Joshua! 💚
Nice content. Very clear video, love it.👍👍👍
Thank you so much Sammy
They don't have to include toilets in the coaches. People are going to abuse it, and the authorities will not be able to maintain it. There is nowhere in the world where intracity trains are run with toilets; not in London, not in Manchester, not in Barcelona. For all these places I have used the Metro.
Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment. The toilets were not in the coach but the train station. I was happy to see it though (since we needed it in this video).
How you tour and narrate your experience around Lagos is very likable.
Aww thank you so much 🤍 more to come!
For the rest room they surpose to be collecting money like Europe no free rest room in trine Station and some should be permanent working at the rest room for cleaning thanks
Great adventure
Thanks for watching 😀
... nice experience and well detailed -- subscribed
So kind. Thank you so much 🤍
Nice ❤❤❤🎉🎉
Thanks for watching 🤍
🎉 this is really nice and easy to follow guide. Thanks a lot for your professionalism. I'm truly impressed. Thanks for covering Lagos, and uploading the splendid work.
Aww thanks so much Taiwo! 💚
adventure time!
oh yes! Can't wait for the red line!
Thanks alot for this video, Lagos state has changed alot, good job 👍. watching from Zurich Switzerland
Hopefully it will continue to change for the good 😀 How is life in Swiss? Thanks for watching 💚
Good info glad to see lagos developing
Same! Thanks for watching
I love this, it shows that with our commitments and focus we will get there as a nation.
Absolutely 💚
Good job!
Thank you 😊
so good
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The authority should hire a cleaning agency for its restrooms like here in the Philippines.
Why Kenya doesn't have Metro?
Kenya have a really bad government that only steals money
A cleaning agency would be a good option indeed. Thanks for watching x
Nice content and great information
Thanks for watching 💚
lovd the content
Nice one
Thanks for watching 🤍
New subscriber from Benin-City, Edo State Nigeria 🇳🇬
Welcome & Thank you 😀 💚
Nice work
Thanks for watching 🤍
It's so nice love it will really solve traffic problems but will need alot of maintenance
True!
really it was very 9ice video 📹 and very good lagos train blue,like you said in others European countries like France 🇫🇷, UK 🇬🇧,,even here in Denmark 🇩🇰, on Friday Saturday wooooow they mess up inside the train after drinking 🍸 alcohol with vomiting and eating, it's good 👍 that no one is allow to eat on the train. Thanks for this video 📹 🙌 💕, greetings 🙏 to you all the ways from Denmark 🙏 💖 🇩🇰
Exactly.. and some places where there is a lot of drug addiction issues (which can lead to other mental health problems) you can be disturbed by them (is my personal experience in New York for example)
@@gidistays yeah it's true 👍, even here in Denmark 🇩🇰 it's a lot's of drugs addiction but police 🚔 trying their best, but have you visit Scandinavians countries before
Not yet but I really have to! Any places in Denmark I must visit? What are your faves? I’ll most likely visit Copenhagen first 🤍
@@gidistays wooow really ,i will be glad 😊 if you wish to visit Copenhagen
it is extremely beautiful. i am watching from the US.
Beautiful Nigeria
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Hi Gidi, you make such pleasant videos. The Washington D.C. metro makes it very plain. There will be
no eating.
Thank you so much! x
As long as the system is expanded and well maintained, it will be a net positive for the residence of Lagos and a model for the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bonito. Felicidades a los nigerianos.
Lagos Nigeria is mooi geworden en openbare vervoer word makkelijker.
Zeker! Het gaat de goede kant op 😀 Bedankt voor het kijken 🤍
@@gidistays where are you from? Netherlands?)
@bennadinayandex1207 Yes, grew up in the Netherlands
@@gidistays well noted, you're welcome))
Camara is clear and stable... thumbs up dear
Thanks so much Karo 🤍
While I congratulate the Lagos State Government on the Metroline initiative, the current train Time Table needs be reversed. The train should start running from Mile 2 (which is more residential) from 7am to Marina (which is predominantly commercial) than is presently the case. More people living at Mile 2, Orile, etc go to work at Marina and VI early in the morning.
This route used to be hell, but now people take it on Sundays for leisure. lol
That’s good right? 😀
@@gidistays 💯
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Welcome 🤍
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You're the first person to upload the most detailed information about the new rail system so far. I've been looking for this much detail until now. On the other hand, your hotel room video was a little too lengthy. You could have summarized the whole experience in a nutshell. Anyway, I really appreciate your effort. Thanks
Thanks for watching 😀🤍
Thank you for this work. How can you compare this blue line service in relation to what is obtainable in Europe and America, and what will your advice be to the government to improve the services?
I hope this metro is kept in good working order.
Yesss
Seeing your videos for the fist time. Impressive. I wonder why Google is not promoting you. When did you start you tubing ?
Thank you so much! Just started a few weeks ago (apart from 1 upload earlier this year) 💚
Your vlog is so concise and informative, you just won a subscriber 🏆
Yay! Thank you!
You are not allow to eat on the metro in Bangkok, I was in Thailand and there rule and regulation on the metro stations.
That’s good. I’m used to the metro in Amsterdam and there eating and drinking is allowed (but I think it’s better/cleaner if it wasn’t allowed)
Really enjoyed your video speaking as a Nigerian who grew up in Lagos. Are you living in Nigeria or just a tourist?
I'm Nigerian and Dutch.. I'm in Lagos quite frequently but also spent time in the Netherlands (where I grew up). And you? Still in Nigeria or abroad? Thanks for watching x
@@gidistays Sorry for not getting back on time😊 I am in Britain and I visit London from time to time. When next I visit Lagos, I am taking that Blue Line. Infact when I was just out of school, I worked in the Marina area😊
I don't understand. Is it electric or diesel? Thank you.
They need to be a mental shift from the danfo life 😅
lol.. I guess all tired from a days work and want to secure a seat 😅😂
There's now 54 trips a day, at this point it was 12 a day. Hence the rushing 😅
Lovely video .what phone did you use
Thank you so much! For this video I've only used this camera: amzn.to/45ZHBJ4
Lovely camera 👍🏿
Very bigger pipes in the drainages will help ❤
Ah really
Anytime you are in Abuja let me know ,so I take you round the city
Abuja is on our list for sure! Thanks for watching 😀🤍
Do the train have Disabled seating allocated?
I'm actually not sure to be honest. I haven't seen it but I also didn't look for it. I've only seen the lift to the platform and the train is easy access (as in - no step between the platform and the train).
European oyibo in Lagos Nigeria
Welcome to Lagos
haha thank you 💜
Cleaner should be employ to tidy up the restroom.
I guess someone should be there at all times to clean up... Especially when the number of train trips increase. Thanks for watching!
And your mouth as well.
We will employ you as a cleaner for the train station. Send in your CV and your application. Thanks
this Ghana man where in the world have you see inter city train have toilet? "@gabsh9609"
I like the background noise.
No remove am abeg.
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I hope these metros cross cross the whole city.
The red line will start running soon. I think there are 5 more metro lines proposed
They should pay attention to those toilets
Yea! Thanks for watching x
Nice narration
I will like to know if you’re a Nigerian 😊
I will love to know as a new follower ❤🎉
@@Ayobamiakorede, she is Nigerian and Dutch.
Thanks for subscribing. Nigerian and Dutch indeed 🤍
Thanks for subscribing. Nigerian and Dutch indeed 🤍
@@gidistays well
Welcome to Nigerian
Much love from here💕❤️
500 euro,i almost fainted 😂
Lol
I thought this metro rail is all elevated rail system. Generally this is just a ground railway unlike in many cities where metro rails are usually all elevated railway system and it's more expensive because they have to make many foundations of the railways.
It was built on top of flyovers,instead of underground
Eko o ni baje oh
Why it too slow but it comfortable since
It was start-up phase so it was still running slow (as planned)
They should please maintain those toilets abeg
Yesss 😅
Hi Gidistays are you Black american? African? caribbean? or South american latin black?
Nigerian and Dutch
alright cool. Are there alot of nigerians in neatherlands? and other africans?@@gidistays
The owners management can sacrifice one male f toilet in each coach cleaners for immediate cleaning flush empty bins the cleaners can be round trips shift follow up the inspection air fresheners toilet 🚽 toilet 🪠 papers 📜 with 🗝️
haha these guys are rejoicing for basic train travel in 2023
Should we be crying instead? 😀
Just few days ago, the people of Florida or so, in your so called more developed society were jubilating with much excitement in public over a new train system in their city. They even did flamboyant commissioning, in "2023". So just rest with your meaningless opinion.
@@naijagatekeeper101 actually little kid I'm not from Florida. And secondly the Florida trains are decades newer than your old tin can trains in Lagos. And they're cheaper and also took years quicker to build. You sound like a peasant.
@@gidistays you should be demanding better and more. Especially since you produce oil, gas, gold, diamonds, rubies etc. The fact you are asking that question shows the lack of education on your own country.
@TabsT-vy5jy ah is it?
Electric train with all the power issues
I hope we’ll see the day of stable electricity in Nigeria soon!
It has a dedicated independent power plant (IPP) built at Iganmu, also there's the public power from EKDC and a UPS system installed in the each train cars as backups. So there can never be power failure and its uninterrupted.
Truth is thst na Labour Party supporters they dey use this metro train line pass as na them full Festac and Alaba and mostly have shops in lagos island na😂😂😂
Naa them. Yet nah bad belle mind and bad wishes for where they are making living
So labour party supporters don't pay taxes, employ people, generate revenue for Lagos State? Foolish comments from ethnic bigots.
Yes they have the shops, and are mostly the generators of Lagos huge economy while your APC supporting brothers are touts, agberos, drug addicts, hawkers, bus conductors and illiterates of Lagos, na dem full metro with their rugged faces, dirty clothes and bathroom slippers 😂😂😂😂
@@delegun Mumu comment. Am from Edo. Make una stop this tribalism
Who cares about Edo, lol😊
Oh so it's not going to badagry? B S
For now it will be extended to Okokomaiko.. but who knows in the future 🤷♀️ it would make sense
Rome wasn't built in a day. The mare fact that UK or United States etc are so developed doesn't mean it happened overnight. It began centuries ago ok
Absolutely true. I’m happy to witness it all here in Lagos. Besides the red line there are 5 other lines proposed. Very exciting!
Nigeria & Africa must allow the filming in public like other countries without people harrasing you. In Kenya they have legalized content creators to film around the cities to show to the world. It should be legal as long as you are not putting the camera right infront of people's faces in no less that 1 meter. Although most people will still try to stop you based on their criminal activities.
I bet African Tigress and Wode Maya are Nigerians. That is why they can film freely in Nigeria.
I'm not sure it is illegal by law (I don't know - I haven't looked it up), but sometimes people just don't like it when they feel like you are filming them.. which I can totally understand
@@FERESE
African tigress is not Nigerian
It will fall into disrepair due to bad maintenance
I hope not! Let’s stay positive 😀🤍
I guess like your household 😊 OZOUR
Typical Nigerian. Always negative about Nigeria.
After watching this 38 minute video, this is all you have to say? For real
This na Caribbean person
😂 no
12:20 Lagos don pafuka
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@@gidistays 😂😂😂
It is Chinese style! Chinese metro lines is exactly what you see in Lagos however, the speed is different !! and the quality is different! Lagos metro is low budget the equipment is not the same like those that runs in Chinese top tier cities
thank you
Hi Shanice, thanks for your comment. I think 80% of things we use in our everyday life is made (partially) in China lol! Our phones, kitchen appliances, tv’s, laptops, airconditioners. Even the ‘luxury’ brands that claim their items are made in Europe for example… sometimes most of the process is being done in China and then they only add the finishing touches in Europe and say it is made there.
Businesses all over the world set up branches in China to cut costs.
In Amsterdam (where I also spent time) the new metro trains are made after Paris metro design.. when I looked into it that time I saw that Alstom (French train manufacturer) also set up a branch in China (about 60 yrs ago).
So the ‘Chinese style’ you are referring to is most likely originally European design.
The speed of the Lagos metro is low but they announced from the beginning that this is part of start-up phase and speed would increase.
I don’t know about the quality of the train.. I guess everything can come in different grades of quality but I’m curious to know your source where it is claimed to be ‘low budget equipment ‘? Everything felt pretty solid/same as any other light rail I’ve used before but then again I’m not an expert at all..
Thanks for watching 🤍
@@gidistaysweldone! Well deserved feedback to him 😅
@@gidistays👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I couldn’t have said it better, we have some bitter people in the comment section.
Very stupid and ignorant comment
Pain went to South African
Bruh they have even better infrastructure so rest 😂
We have trains in 6 different cities and BRT buses in 7 different cities in SA
@@Ntsako27good but stop Dudula/ xenophobic on innocent African
@@jethro-md7udwhat about their Dudula/ xenophobic on their follow African? Pls tell them to stop such thing.
@@festfst6488 you mean on illegal foreigners
It’s smelling o”” that’s disrespectful
Lol! That just simply points to the need for round-the-clock maintenance and hygiene, which must be improved upon, especially when high volume of passenger traffic is expected.
You'd agree with me that this is non-negotiable.🙂👍
Yeah....It's not disrespectful anything there... We're very dirty in these country called Nigeria....
@@joshuaadedipe2284It points to perhaps, that the plumbing was not done properly.
Or someone just used it for number 2, Lol.
@sylviasworld9397 exactly! That’s why I also mentioned that it could be the drains smelling because the smell was quite intense..
I don’t understand how someone can take offence of this/say it is disrespectful to say the bathroom was smelling? Lol 🤣
@joshuaadedipe2284 💯 thank you! 🤍
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