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10 things you need to know about the newly commissioned Lagos Red Line Rail

The RedLine Rail, a pivotal part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, is set to debut as the fastest train in Africa, boasting an impressive speed of 330 km/h.

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Omon Okhuevbie
Mar 01, 2024
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commissioned the Lagos Red Line rail, to the excitement of many who see the new rail service as succour to Lagos’ seeming intractable traffic issues.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the Red Line will initially serve up to 500,000 Lagosians daily, with plans to increase this number to 750,000, complementing the Blue Line and easing commute.

The Blue Line Rail, another integral segment of the project, successfully commenced commercial operations on Monday, September 4, 2023, covering the route from Marina to Mile 2.

The RedLine Rail, a pivotal part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, is set to debut as the fastest train in Africa, boasting an impressive speed of 330 km/h.

Here are ten things to know about the newly commissioned Red Line project project:

  1. The Red Line project is a significant investment in Lagos' urban transportation. Initially estimated at $135 million, it falls under the Greater Lagos Urban Transportation Proje…

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