The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in Beijing, China, on the Green Line rail project.
Lagos already has the Blue line, which clocked one year on Wednesday since it began passenger operations and the Red Line that is currently taking invite-only passengers at no cost.
The Green Line is a 68km rail line designed to run from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina, connecting with the Blue Line at Marina.
According to the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced this on Thursday, “This new line will transform our transport landscape, linking key areas like Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, and more.”
The rail line is projected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily upon completion, rising to over a million as demand grows.
“With the Ministry of Finance Incorporated and CHEC leading the design, financing, and operation, the Green Line will redefine public transport in Lagos.
“The Green Line complements our existing rail lines, including the Red Line, which has already begun partial operations. Together, these lines form the backbone of our Strategic Transport Masterplan, designed to create a fast, efficient, and connected Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor noted that the significant milestone of 2 million passengers moved in the past year by the Blue Line without major disruptions, shows that Lagos is ready for the future.
“Just yesterday, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line, which has served an impressive 2 million passengers without significant disruptions. This success shows that Lagos is ready for more – we are ready for the future. In August 2024, the Blue Line increased daily trips from 54 to 72, reducing travel time between Marina and Mile 2 from 30 to 18 minutes.
“The impact of these rail lines goes beyond transportation – they are catalysts for economic growth, connecting communities, reducing travel times, and enhancing the quality of life for millions. We are building a city that works. This is Lagos, and we will continue to lead,” he stated.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) had developed plans for seven rail lines. These include Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Brown and Orange. However, only the Blue and Red Lines have been turned to reality.
Lagos Signs MoU With Finance Ministry, Chinese Firm For Green Line Rail Project is first published on The Whistler Newspaper