Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the Lagos Red Line Mass Transit rail system is projected to transport approximately 500,000 passengers daily once fully operational. The first phase of the project covers a distance of 27 kilometers from Agbado to Oyingbo, with eight stations strategically located along the route. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that beyond enhancing mobility, the Red Line aims to reshape the urban landscape of Lagos, fostering development and paving the way for a sustainable future.
The Lagos Red Line Mass Transit rail system can be significantly pointed out below as
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The first phase of the LRMT project is expected to facilitate 37 trips daily and move more than 500,000 passengers daily.
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The rail stretches over a distance of 27 kilometers.
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There are eight stations from Agbado in Ogun State to Lagos State – Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, and Yaba, before terminating at Oyingbo.
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10 vehicular overpasses and pedestrian bridges have been constructed to separate train traffic from vehicular and pedestrian flows, ensuring smooth operation of the rail line and safety for commuters.
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The LMRT project is headed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority under the state’s Ministry of Transportation.
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The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, minimize road accidents, and improve commuter safety within Lagos.
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The Red Line will utilize a diesel-powered system known as Diesel Multiple Unit, which employs onboard diesel engines to propel multiple-unit trains.
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The Red Line project represents a substantial investment in Lagos’ urban transportation infrastructure, with initial estimates pegging the cost at $135 million under the Greater Lagos Urban Transportation Project, managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
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