Lagos Red Line Rail begin partial operations today

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced that the Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail will begin partial operations today, Wednesday, August 28.

The Red Line Rail is one of the six rail lines and one monorail prescribed for Lagos in her Strategic Transport Master Plan.

LAMATA spokesperson, Kolawole Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday. said the Red Line Rail will convey passengers freely and run four daily trips between Oyingbo and Agbado.

The transport agency also stated that the Red Line rail is a transport project that connects Lagos to Ogun State, where many Lagos workers and business owners reside.

LAMATA added that 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.

The statement read, “From Wednesday, August 28, the Red Line system will interact with non-fee-paying passengers in organised groups to collect feedback before the commencement of commercial operations.

“The partial operations, similar to what was done during the test phase of the Blue Line, is a major step forward in realising the Lagos State Government’s vision of a modern, efficient, integrated and sustainable transportation system.

“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.”