Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos commissioner for information and strategy, reveals that the train is the first phase of the project which will run from Agbado in Ogun state to Oyingbo in the heart of Lagos.
“The train, when fully operational, will run 37 trips and convey about 500,000 passengers daily,” the statement reads.
“The commissioning will signal the take-off of another major game changer in the state’s transportation infrastructure.
“It brings to two the rail lines owned and operated by the Lagos State Government. The first, The Blue Line, runs from Marina to Mile 2.
“The first phase of the Red Line has eight stations, namely Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba and Oyingbo.
“The train will reduce drastically travel time on the corridor, abate stress-induced health challenges and increase the productive capacity of the economy. It will also reduce traffic gridlock and road accidents, and ensure the safety of commuters.
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