Lagos Red Line Rail Ready For Commissioning – Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said that the Red Line rail project is ready for commissioning.

The Red Line rail spans 37 Kilometers and runs from Agbado to Marina with 13 stations in Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, MMIA International, MMIA domestic, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, Ebute-Metta, Iddo, Ebute Ero, and Marina.

Upon commencement of commercial operations, it is expected to move 500,000 passengers daily. This translates to 3.5 million passengers weekly and 15 million passengers a month.

Sanwo-Olu described the coming on line of the project as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagosians.

The governor who departed for Beijing, China on Tuesday, to complete deals on the Blue and Red Line rail services, noted that traffic and transportation challenges will soon be history in the state.

“Exciting times for Lagos. I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more relief for commuters

“This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents.

“During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, we reiterated our dedication to completing the Blue Line Rail project’s second phase. This trip was important to meet with the leadership and finalise our plans for an integrated system that will work for Lagosians as we commit them to a long term partnership.

“We are grateful for the collaboration with CCECC and the support of our partners in realizing this transformative project. Our promise to over twenty-two million Lagosians is fast becoming a reality. The traffic and transportation challenges will soon be history as we move forward. We also had discussions pertaining to the 4th Mainland Bridge and it is certain that this project will begin shortly,” he said in a statement via his social media handles.

“As we eagerly await the official commissioning, I’m pleased to share that HE President Bola Tinubu has agreed to grace the occasion heralding the launch of the Red Line Rail for commercial operations.

“Lagos will continue to work for us all and that’s a promise we intend to keep fulfilling,” Sanwo-Olu added.