The first set of trains secured for the Red Line operations in 2022, with the aim to commence commercial operations by Q3 2023.
About The Red Line metro rail
The Lagos Redline Project, led by FMIL and supported by the Lagos State Government, aims to transform transportation in Lagos, Nigeria. This project addresses issues such as traffic congestion and inadequate transportation options, with a vision to establish a modern and efficient rail system for the city’s growing population.
The Redline Project will cover 37 kilometers, spanning from Agbado to Marina featuring state-of-the-art stations, and advanced locomotives. This world-class rail system will provide reliable and sustainable transportation, alleviating road congestion and promoting eco-friendly mobility.
Beyond transportation, the Lagos Redline Project will also drive social and economic development. It will create job opportunities, stimulate local businesses, and enhance connectivity for workers, students, businesses, and tourists along the rail corridor.
With a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, the Lagos Redline Project is a bold step towards transforming Lagos into a modern, vibrant, and sustainable city. FMIL is proud to be the concessionaires of this project, working closely with local and international stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation and positive impact on the region.
Train Route
The Red Line is a 37km North–South rail route proposed to run from Agbado to Marina with fourteen stations at Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, MMIA international Airport, MMIA Domestic Airport, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, Oyingbo, Ebute Metta, Iddo, Ebute Ero and Marina.
The Red line begins as a double line at Marina and runs through Ebute Ero ending at Iddo. It then runs northwards via a reverse curve to reach Ebute Metta. The line goes straight to Yaba, Mushin and Oshodi before reaching Ikeja.
At the Ikeja station, the Red line is linked to the line from the international and domestic airport terminal. From Ikeja, a single line will run to the airport terminals. The Red line moves as a double line further northwards from Ikeja to pass through Agege, Iju and finally reaches Agbado.
The Red Line connects to the Blue Line at Marina transfer stations.
At the Ikeja station, the Red line is linked to the line from the international and domestic airport terminal. From Ikeja, a single line will run to the airport terminals. The Red line moves as a double line further northwards from Ikeja to pass through Agege, Iju and finally reaches Agbado.
About the Project
The Red-Line metro project is a 4 phased project. Each of these phases involve purchasing trains, laying tracks and developing the infrastructure required to operate the rail network.
Phase 1
In this phase, our aim is to start operations between Agbado and Ebute Metta. We’ll operate on the NRC rail that runs from Ibadan to Lagos, through those stops. We’ve built the stations, bought the first set of trains and we’re working on all the other infrastructure required to operate.
Phase 2
In this phase, we’ll be extending the service from Ebute-Metta to Marina, which will be the terminus. At the Marina station, passenger will be able to board the Blue-Line to continue their journey if they’re going beyond Marina as the two lines will share the Marina station.
Phase 3
In this phase, our aim is extend the tracks from the Ikeja train station to the international airport. This track will run through the local airports and end at the international airport.
Phase 4
After we’ve completed the development of the Redline Metro, we’ll begin the development of the Green Line metro and Purple Line metro.
Project Timeline - Phase 1
The project is currently in it’s first phase. The goal is to begin commercial operations between Agbado and Ebute-Metta by the end of this phase.
Updates
The impact of the Red Line Metro.
As part of the efforts to combat problems of gridlock and wasted man-hours in Lagos, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu…
Lagos Red-Line to be ready before May 29
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians that his administration would complete the construction of the…
First set of trains secured for operations.
FMIL secured the first set of trains for the Red Line operations with the aim to commence commercial operations by Q1 2023.
Frequently asked questions
The Lagos Redline Project is a transformative railway development initiative undertaken by FMIL, the concessionaires responsible for the concession and development of the railway project. The Redline Project aims to establish a modern and efficient rail transportation system in Lagos, Nigeria, which will provide a reliable and sustainable mode of transportation for residents and commuters.