President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commissioned the Lagos Red Line rail.
According to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, when fully operational, the Lagos Red Line Mass Transit rail system will convey about 500,000 passengers daily.
“The LRMT Red Line rail system, the first phase of which we project will move more than 500,000 passengers daily, stretches over a distance of 27 kilometres from Agbado to Oyingbo, with eight stations at Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and terminates at Oyingbo,” Sanwo-Olu said in a post shared on his X handle early Thursday morning.
The Governor noted that the LMRT Red Line “isn’t just about improving our city’s mobility; it’s about reshaping our urban landscape and setting a new pace for development.
“By connecting critical points across Lagos, we’re opening doors to opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future.”
In this piece, PUNCH Online highlights eight facts to know about the Lagos Mass Transit train:
* The first phase of the LRMT project is expected to facilitate 37 trips daily and move more than 500,000 passengers daily.
* The rail stretches over a distance of 27 kilometres.
* There are eight stations from Agbado in Ogun State to Lagos State – Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, and Yaba, before terminating at Oyingbo.
* 10 vehicular overpasses and pedestrian bridges, separating train traffic from vehicular and pedestrian flows have been constructed. This will help to ensure the smooth operation of the rail line and safety for commuters.
* The LMRT project is headed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority under the state’s Ministry of Transportation.
* The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, minimise road accidents, and improve commuter safety within Lagos.
* The Red Line will utilise a diesel-powered system known as Diesel Multiple Unit which employs on-board diesel engines to propel multiple-unit trains.
* The Red Line project is a substantial investment in Lagos’ urban transportation infrastructure. Initial estimates pegged 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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