The Red Line train will operate four trips daily, covering the route between Oyingbo and Agbado.
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line is set to commence partial, invitational passenger operations starting Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
The Red Line train will operate four trips daily, covering the route between Oyingbo and Agbado.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Head of Corporate Communication, Kolawole Ojelabi, disclosed that a six-week trial run was conducted without passengers to ensure the system's safety, reliability, and efficiency.
The statement reads, "The Red Line, one of the six rail lines and one monorail prescribed for Lagos in her Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP) is a vital transport project connecting Lagos with Ogun State where many workers and business owners in Lagos reside.”
Ojelabi said the milestone marks the culmination of planning, training of technical and ground staff, installing all the security features and a successful six-week trial run conducted without passengers to ensure the system's safety, reliability, and efficiency.
He said, "From Wednesday, August 28th, the Red Line system will interact with non-fee- paying passengers in organized groups to collect feedback before the commencement of commercial operations.”
"The partial operations, similar to what was done during the test phase of the Blue Line, a major step forward in realizing the Lagos State Government's vision of a modern, efficient, integrated and sustainable transportation system," he stated.
He explained that the Red Line's first phase, a 27-kilometre rail road from Agbado to Oyingbo, will provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for commuters, reducing traffic congestion and improving the quality of life for Lagos residents.
"To ensure a safe and efficient start to operations, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) urges the public to refrain from trespassing on the railway tracks and avoid causing unnecessary congestion or accidents along the rail corridor.
"Your cooperation is crucial as we embark on this historic feat. We also invite you to join the ride by scanning the code below and fill out an invitational form," he added.