What you need to know about the Lagos Rail Master Plan

Now, with the Blue and Red Lines operational, Lagos is pushing forward with four more rail lines, Green, Purple, Yellow, and Orange, to complete its urban rail network.

Lagos is steadily advancing its vision of a modern and efficient rail network, with the Lagos Rail Master Plan outlining six rail lines, each identified by a unique color, to ease transportation in the bustling city.

The idea of a rapid transit system in Lagos isn’t new. It dates back to 1983, when then-Governor Lateef Jakande launched the Lagos Metrolin…