The Lagos State Government has announced that the Red Line train, once fully operational, will transport between 100,000 and 150,000 passengers daily, significantly easing the city’s traffic congestion.
Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, said the Red Line is currently undergoing a test run, while the Blue Line is already operational, handling 1,000 passengers with 72 trips per day.
The Red Line, part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, runs over a 27-kilometre stretch with eight stations, connecting Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos. Stations include Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, and Yaba.
Musa highlighted that, while the Red Line can accommodate 800 passengers per trip, its daily capacity is yet to be finalised due to shared rail tracks with the Nigeria Railway Corporation, which affects its speed and trip frequency. However, the ongoing test run is expected to resolve these technicalities.
In addition to expanding rail infrastructure, the Lagos government is also working on junction improvements and road expansions across the city to address traffic concerns. The construction of the Ọdọ Iya Alaro bridge and planned improvements around Toyin Street are among the initiatives aimed at reducing traffic congestion in key areas.