Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially inaugurated the Lagos Mass Rail Transit “LMRT” Red Line today in Lagos State.
This new rail line, the second to be launched in less than two years, spans 27 kilometers and features eight stations: Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado.
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In a post on X.com, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the significance of the Red Line in enhancing public transportation in the bustling city.
“Today marks the launch of commercial operations of the LMRT Red Line, commencing passenger services from Agbado to Oyingbo,” he stated.
The governor anticipates that the train service will ultimately serve about 500,000 passengers daily as the schedule is expanded.
Daily operations kicked in at 6:00 AM and the second train left Iju Station at 7:30 AM. The governor reminded residents to prepare their Cowry Cards, the payment method for fare collection and urged them to treat the project carefully.
“Vandalism or disruptions will not be tolerated,” he warned, highlighting the importance of maintaining a safe and efficient transit system for all.
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