Lagos State Government has inaugurated the 37kilometer Red Line Rail Project.
The project, an intra-state rail service, commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, is aimed at improving transportation within the city.
The red line will share the right-of-way with the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway.
The route will initially run from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos, with notable stations including Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and Oyingbo.
Speaking at the event, 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.
He noted that it is a way of connecting critical points across Lagos, “we’re opening doors to opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future”.
The governor had on Saturday carried out a test run of the Lagos Red Line ahead of today’s commissioning of the project by President Bola Tinubu.
He further asserted that the commissioning of the LMRT Red Line is more than just a project, describing it as “a generational leap for our city”.
“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.
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