Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that President Bola Tinubu will officially launch the much-anticipated Red Line Rail project in the last week of February. The governor recently concluded crucial discussions at the headquarters of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation in Dalian, China, solidifying a deal for the acquisition of state-of-the-art rolling stock for both the Blue and Red rail lines in Lagos state.
During his visit to China, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his administration’s unwavering commitment to alleviating the persistent traffic congestion in Lagos, aligning with the first ‘T’ in the THEMES+ Agenda – Traffic Management and Transportation. The THEMES+ Agenda is a comprehensive framework designed to address various challenges faced by the state.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized the significance of the rail projects in transforming the transportation landscape of Lagos. The acquisition of new rolling stock is a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the rail lines, contributing significantly to the overall improvement of the transportation system.
Anticipating the positive impact of the Red Line Rail project, the governor looks forward to the inauguration ceremony in late February, where President Bola Tinubu will officially kickstart this transformative infrastructure initiative. Moreover, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism about the timely arrival of the new rolling stock, expected to be operational by December of this year.
