…we are poised to create a seamless transport system
Caption:Governor Sanwo Olu kickstarting RedLine operation
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially launched the Lagos Metropolitan Rail Transit (LMRT) Red Line, marking the beginning of passenger services from Agbado to Oyingbo.
The Red Line is the second rail system to become operational in Lagos within two years, reinforcing the government’s commitment to improving urban transportation.
In a statement addressed to Lagosians, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed the significance of the new rail service in connecting the city’s key areas and reducing traffic congestion. Spanning 27 kilometers, the Red Line features eight stations—Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and Oyingbo.
Also Read:We are eager to build Lekki Airport,Sanwo Olu tells China Airport Construction
China displays bullet train that is fastert han aereoplane
Why President Tinubu always takes the hard road
Boat Collision: 5 individuals in wooden boat unaccounted for – LASWA
Blue Line:LASG Announces increase in trip from 54 to 72 per day
“The Red Line is a key part of our vision to create a seamlessly connected city,” Sanwo-Olu stated. “This train service is expected to move around 500,000 passengers daily as the schedule ramps up, providing a viable means of commuting.”
Passenger services will begin daily at 6:00 AM from Agbado, with a second train departing Iju Station at 7:30 AM. Commuters are required to use their Cowry Cards to board the trains.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged citizens to protect the new infrastructure from vandalism, stressing the importance of maintaining the trains as a safe and enjoyable service for all.
With the addition of the Red Line, Lagos now boasts a growing rail network, following the successful operation of the Blue Line, as the city continues its journey towards a modern, interconnected public transport system.
