PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu leads inaugural ride as Lagos Red Line begins operations

Oct. 15, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged off commercial operations of the Lagos Red Line rail with an inaugural trip from Oyingbo Station to Agbado, a key suburban area on the Lagos boundary. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the governor would unveil the LMRT Red Line for commercial operations.

According to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, the 37-kilometre Red Line has eight stations at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado. Speaking to reporters at the Ikeja Station, Sanwo-Olu praised the ride as “smooth and outstanding,” highlighting the potential of the Red Line to transform public transportation in Lagos.

We have fulfilled our promises, especially on the Red Line, just as we did on the Blue Line...