Transportation in Lagos State is set to receive a boost as President Bola Tinubu Thursday inaugurated the Lagos Red Line Rail Project.
The red line, which will run along the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway, will transport commuters from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos, with notable stations including Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and Oyingbo.
It is expected to facilitate 37 trips daily, accommodating approximately 500,000 passengers.
Unlike the electric-powered Blue Line, which was opened on September 4, 2023, the Red Line will utilise a diesel-powered system known as Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU).
The rail system is managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
Tinubu said the project, is part of his administration’s commitment in improving on the nation’s infrastructural development.
“This revolution that has started, this reform that is ongoing, we are not looking back. The engineering, the construction, the affirmation of our pledge to be loyal to our country. There is one thing I know is that there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel,” Tinubu said.
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that the commissioning of the Lagos Red Line project isn’t just about improving the city’s mobility, but about reshaping the urban landscape and setting a new pace for development.
“We’re opening doors to opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future.
“This launch is a testament to what we can achieve when we dream big and work together. The LMRT Red Line is a cornerstone in our journey to make Lagos a global model city for urban excellence.
“Let’s ride into a brighter, more connected future together,” the governor charged Lagosians and all Nigerians who live and do business within the Lagos metropolis.”
