LAGOS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH CHINESE COMPANY FOR THE GREEN LINE METRO RAIL 05-09-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail.
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.
“This new line will transform our transport landscape, linking key areas like Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, and more,” said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu after the signing of the MOU in Beijing, China.
The governor said the rail line was projected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily at launch, 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,” said the governor.
He noted that, “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,” added Governor Sanwo-Olu.