The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the commencement of preliminary efforts for the addition of the Green and Purple Lines, expanding the state’s rail network.
This announcement was made during the inauguration of the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, a ceremony presided over by President Bola Tinubu, as highlighted in a press release issued by Kolawole Ojelabi, the Head of Corporate Communication for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), on Friday.
In his address at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu pointed out that the introduction of the Blue and Red Lines marks just the outset of a comprehensive transportation vision. He elaborated that the LRMT’s strategic plan includes the development of a total of six rail lines within the state.
Speaking further, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that comprehensive plans for the two rail lines will be disclosed as the government advances with its design phase.
