The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail will begin partial operations on Wednesday 28th of August,2024.
This was announced by the spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Kolawole Ojelabi, in a Tuesday statement.
The trains will convey passengers freely and run four trips a day between Oyingbo and Agbado.
According to LAMATA, Lagos’ Strategic Transport Master Plan calls for the construction of six rail lines and one monorail, including the Red Line.
Additionally, as many Lagos employees and company owners own properties in Ogun State, the project connects Lagos with Ogun State via transportation.
Ojelabi said the milestone marked the culmination of planning and training of technical and ground staff; installation of all the security features, and a successful six-week trial run conducted without passengers to ensure the system’s safety, reliability, and efficiency.
According to him, “The Red Line’s first phase, a 27-kilometre rail road from Agbado to Oyingbo, will provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for commuters, reducing traffic congestion and improving the quality of life for Lagos residents,”.
