The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT )Blue Line is entering a new phase of expansion as work progresses on the second segment of the rail corridor from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, reinforcing efforts by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to transform urban transportation and ease chronic traffic congestion across Lagos.
The ongoing infrastructure development includes track laying, station construction, installation of power systems and the expansion of supporting rail facilities aimed at improving integrated mobility within the state.
According to Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority(LAMATA), the LRMT Red Line Project is a 37km rail route from Marina via Oyingbo to Agbado along the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
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The Phase 1, currently in operation, has been expanded with the procurement of 24 new coaches configured as 3 sets of eight-coaches trains moving over 500 passengers each.
Phase 2 of the project, (Oyingbo to National Theatre) –to connect with the Blue Line, feasibility study is equally ongoing.
The Lagos Green Line project is a 68 km rail connecting Marina to Lekki Free Trade Zone through Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, Sangotedo, and ending at Free Trade Zone stretches with about 17 stations. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).
Designed to transport 35,000 passengers per hour, the funding for the phase 1 of the project was approved by the Federal Executive Council as announced by Mr. Governor.
The Green Line forms part of the State’s broader rail expansion plan aimed at enhancing quality daily movement of residents in Lagos metropolis.
