Lagos state government set to launch Red Line Rail for commercial operations

The Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to launch the Red Line Rail project for commercial operations, which will be commissioned in a few weeks covering Agbado to Otto and environs

Penpushing reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure on his official X page on Thursday, explaining that with the inauguration just weeks away the government is set to provide more relief for commuters.

“I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project, covering Agbado to Otto, is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more relief for commuters’, he wrote

Penpushing further reports that the Governor while describing the project as a significant milestone, emphasized that his administration is committed to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents.

The Governor speaking on the outcome of his meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation( CCECC), the company contracted to deliver the Lagos Red and Blue Line Rail projects, explained that his team emphasised the need to complete the second phase of the Blue Line Rail project.

‘Exciting times for Lagos. This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, we reiterated our dedication to completing the Blue Line Rail project’s second phase. This trip was important to meet with the leadership and finalise our plans for an integrated system that will work for Lagosians as we commit them to a long-term partnership’, he said.

Penpushing also reports that Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, (CCECC) for the collaboration and for the support of other partners in realising the transformative project.

The Governor said his administration’s promise to over 22 million Lagosians was fast becoming a reality, and that the city’s traffic and transportation challenges will soon be history, noting that the construction of the 4th Mainland Bridge will begin shortly and that President Bola Tinubu will have the privilege of launching the Red Line Rail for commercial operations.

‘We also had discussions pertaining to the 4th Mainland Bridge and it is certain that this project will begin shortly. As we eagerly await the official commissioning, I’m pleased to share that President Bola Tinubu has agreed to grace the occasion heralding the launch of the Red Line Rail for commercial operations. Lagos will continue to work for us all and that’s a promise we intend to keep fulfilling’, he added

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