Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday said the newly acquired 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance the multimodal transportation system and bring relief to commuters in the State.
He disclosed that there were ongoing conversations to extend the Red Line further into Ogun State, noting that the rail expansion by his administration is tied to Lagos’ broader multimodal transport master plan, including road and waterways.
Speaking during an interview with State House correspondents at the Lagos House, Marina, yesterday, Sanwo-Olu said the new trains on the Red Line will have eight cars as against the four cars currently being used on blue line.
Sanwo-olu noted that the addition was designed to support the 27-kilometre Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado, targeting up to 37 daily trips and over 500,000 daily passengers when fully operational.
He also said the Omi-Eko water transport project is ongoing, with high-capacity electric boats expected by 2027 to boost ferry services as part of the state’s multimodal plan.
The governor noted that the integration of rail, road and water transport is designed to ensure efficient movement of people across the state while supporting economic growth. He said the improved transportation infrastructure would ultimately enhance productivity and boost revenue generation for Lagos State.
