The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 flagged off the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially launched the passenger operations of the LRMT Red Line which went on it’s inaugural passenger ride.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in a post it shared on its official X account said the inaugural ride marked a significant milestone for the state’s transportation system.
LAMATA said the inaugural ride saw Governor Sanwo-Olu and his cabinet members join the first passengers on the 27 kilometer route between Agbado and Oyingbo.
According to the post, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of preserving the newly inaugurated rail line and urged citizens to maintain its cleanliness.
He also announced that additional train cars were on their way, promising more frequent services in the near future.
“The governor expressed his satisfaction in fulfilling a promise made to the people of Lagos,” LAMATA said.
“Sanwo-Olu also reaffirmed his commitment to further improving the state’s infrastructure and services.”
LAMATA added that the launch of the Red Line attracted a gathering of high-ranking government officials and private sector representatives who attended the inaugural ride.
LAMATA stated that the Red Line is the second rail system to become operational in less than two years in the state.
It stated that there are eight stations at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju and Agbado.
President Bola Tinubu had commissioned the infrastructure for the Red Line earlier this year and that was precisely on February 29.
Notable attendees included the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Special Adviser, Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa and the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola.
Others are the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala; the Permanent Secretary for Transportation, Olawale Musa and the Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Hon. Adewale Temitope, among others.
