Are you a lover of train? Have you ever being on the train? You may as well say Yes or No but come on,you need to see the Lagos Red-line train. Here are eight facts to know about the Lagos Red-line Mass Transit train that was just commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
1. The first phase of the LRMT project is expected to facilitate 37 trips daily and move more than 500,000 passengers daily.
2. The rail stretches over a distance of 27 kilometres.
3. There are eight stations from Agbado in Ogun State to Lagos State – Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, and Yaba, before terminating at Oyingbo.
4. 10 vehicular overpasses and pedestrian bridges, separating train traffic from vehicular and pedestrian flows have been constructed. This will help to ensure the smooth operation of the rail line and safety for commuters.
5. The LMRT project is headed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority under the state’s Ministry of Transportation.
6. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion, minimise road accidents, and improve commuter safety within Lagos.
7. The Red Line will utilise a diesel-powered system known as Diesel Multiple Unit which employs on-board diesel engines to propel multiple-unit trains.
8. The Red Line project is a substantial investment in Lagos’ urban transportation infrastructure. Initial estimates pegged the cost at $135 million under the Greater Lagos Urban Transportation Project, managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
