Governor Sanwo-Olu launches Blue Rail Line, says Red Line 95% complete

Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the construction of redline light rail system from Ebute Metta to Agbado, would be ready by the end of 2023 as the project is 95 per cent completed.

Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this on Monday, while briefing the media after he officially flagged-off the blue light rail passenger operation, in company of his deputy, Dr. Femi Hamzat, who earlier made inaugural ride on the rail from Marina to Mile-2 Station in Lagos.

The governor, said that the flyover being constructed for the Red Line would be commissioned and opened gradually beginning from the end of September so that passengers and motorists can start using the facilities.

According to him, “The train stations will also be unveiled also gradually, the rolling stock is being retrofitted already. We are just putting finishing touches to the project.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu added that the red line would be much bigger than the blue line rail when completed.

Meanwhile, the governor, and his deputy, boarded the blue line train at exactly 9.10 am for a ride to Mile-2 Station. Governor Sanwo-Olu while describing the rail system, said it would transform the face of public transit in the state.

Dear Lagosians,

We began commercial operations for the long-awaited Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2 as we put #LagosOnTrack together.

With a starting 50% discount on all public transport fares with the Cowry Card, we are ensuring that Lagosians can move freely in pursuit… pic.twitter.com/bPGizWounU

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) September 4, 2023

Traffic and Transportation @jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @hmokunola_ @MetroLagos @lagosmot18 #LASG #AGreaterlagosRising#Themes+ #TrafficAndTransportation #BlueLineRail pic.twitter.com/QYf3gg9eL0

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) September 4, 2023