Following the official launch of commercial operations for the Lagos Blue Line train on Monday, passengers will finally get to enjoy some relief. The 13-kilometer-long ride’s opening was celebrated by the governor of Lagos other, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other Lagosians and state officials. It is expected that the long-awaited commencement date, which had been postponed multiple times, will ease the burden that riders face in the state of 20 million people. Lagos is now known worldwide for its chaotic and often frustrating congestion. Local resident Temitope Omololu-Runsewe, who had an opportunity to ride on the train, said the ride “was a very smooth experience.”
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