The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail is set to commence partial operations today, Wednesday.
According to The PUNCH, the spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Kolawole Ojelabi, confirmed this in a statement released on Tuesday.
This service, offering free rides, will make four daily trips between Oyingbo and Agbado.
The Red Line is a key part of the Strategic Transport Master Plan for Lagos, which envisions six rail lines and one monorail to enhance the city’s transport infrastructure.
LAMATA highlighted that the Red Line will also serve as a vital link between Lagos and Ogun State, benefiting many residents of Ogun who work or run businesses in Lagos.
Ojelabi noted that this milestone follows extensive planning, the training of technical and ground staff, the installation of necessary security measures, and a successful six-week trial run without passengers to verify the system’s safety, reliability, and efficiency.
“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,” Ojelabi stated.
