“With unwavering determination, we embark on this transformative journey,” stated Nigerian President Bola Tinubu during the inauguration of the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos. The ambitious intra-state rail service, spanning 37 kilometres, symbolises a beacon of hope for progress and prosperity.
Leading the way is Lagos Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, whose vision for this infrastructure milestone is expected to carry more than 500,000 passengers every day and greatly improve transit efficiency. As the second completed rail line in Lagos, it signifies a remarkable stride towards a brighter future for all citizens.
Host: Kofi Bartels
Guests:
1. Gbenga Omotosho, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Nigeria
2. Abiodun Adedeji, Former Chairman, Ibadan and District Society of ICAN, Lagos State, Nigeria
3. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri, Investment Banker and Development Economist, Lagos State, Nigeria
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UPDATES on the RED LINE RAIL after commissioning:
– WHEN WILL COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS START: Testing to begin first for 4-6 weeks according to best standards, then partial operations to follow after then full operations just like the way the Blue Line Rail was done.
– WHY ARE WE NOT USING ELECTRIC FOR THE RED LINE: We are sharing tracks with FG which is not an electric track, and we cannot just start electric. FG has future plans to also go electric and there are future plans from the State side too.
– PAYMENT OPTIONS: We are still using the same Cowry card payment system also for the Red Line Rail, you can buy your card and top up at the Train Station or BRT Terminal/Stations
– PRICING: The fares for the Red Line Rail have not been set yet.
– BLUE LINE RAIL UPDATES: The Fully Electric Blue Line Rail has been a huge success and the target has been largely met, lessons learnt will be used on the Red Line.
– SECURITY: A dedicated team of security from Nigeria Police Force is securing both the Blue and Red Line, Uniformed and Non-uniformed Neighbourhood Safety Officials will ride with the train everyday, CCTV installations, with a Command and control center.
– UNAUTHORISED MOVEMENT ON RAIL: There will be total fencing off of the tracks in collaboration with Nigeria Railway Corporation and enforcement continues on the tracks.
– SPEED: Track is designed for 120 kmph, speed to be reduced to 60-80kmph
– SIGNALLING: The Red Line will be mirroring the scheduling of the NRC, we will have a shared control system with NRC where there will be accurate communication with both sides.
– AIRPORT LINK: No Link by track to the airport yet but there will be a dedicated bus that goes directly from the Train Station to the airport for now.
– FUTURE RAIL PROJECTS: LAMATA is prioritising the GREEN and PURPLE LINE(s), The State is open to Private Investors.
– GREEN LINE: A68km rail designed to run through Marina, Victoria Island, Lekki Phase 1, Ajah, Lekki 2, Ogombo, Elepetu, Eluju, Lekki Airport and Lekki Free Trade Zone.
– PURPLE LINE: A 60km rail designed to run through Redemption Camp, Mowe, Long Bridge, Isheri, Toll Gate, Omole, Ogba, Agege, Iyana Ipaja, Isheri Osun, Igando, Iba, Estate, LASU, Okokomaiko and Ojo.
– OGUN STATE CONNECTION: We are collaborating with Ogun State to take the Blue Line from Okokomaiko to Agbara and Red Line to extend it into Ogun State (Lagos-Ogun joint commission.
OTHER FUTURE RAIL PROJECTS:
ORANGE LINE: A 48km line is designed to run through Ikeja, Alausa, Magodo, Mile 12, Irawo, Itolowo, MajidunAwori, Majidun Ogolonto, Agric Ikorodu, Alapadi, Maya, Eligana, Isiwu, Ibere, Imota and Agbowa in Ikorodu.
YELLOW LINE: A 34km rail system designed to traverse Otta, Meran, Alimosho, Ipaja, Isheri Osun, Ejigbo, Mafoluku, Isolo, Surulere and the National Theatre.’
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