The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail will begin partial operations today, Wednesday, August 28, according to a statement by Kolawole Ojelabi, spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
The trains will offer free rides to passengers, running four trips daily between Oyingbo and Agbado. This milestone marks the culmination of planning, training, and a successful six-week trial run.
The Red Line, part of Lagos’ Strategic Transport Master Plan, connects Lagos to Ogun State, catering to workers and business owners residing in Ogun. During the partial operations, the system will interact with non-fee-paying passengers to collect feedback before commercial operations commence.
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“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 said.
This phase of the Red Line, spanning 27 kilometers from Agbado to Oyingbo, aims to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option, reducing traffic congestion and improving the quality of life for Lagos residents.
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