Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that talks are in progress to extend the Red Line rail into Ogun State as part of efforts to ease congestion through an integrated transport system.
The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor.
Currently, Phase 1 of the Red Line, which is already in operation, runs from Oyingbo to Agbado, while the second phase, which is under construction, is expected to terminate at Marina, where it will connect with the Blue Line, whose Phase 1 operates from Marina to Mile 2.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the planned extension into Ogun State is part of Lagos’ broader transport strategy that integrates rail, road, and water transport systems to improve mobility and reduce congestion.
He explained that the Red Line was designed as a high-capacity corridor to serve both intra-city movement and the large number of commuters traveling daily between Lagos and neighbouring Ogun communities.
He added that the expansion is intended to strengthen connectivity and improve travel efficiency along the Lagos–Ogun corridor.
“The beauty of the Red Line is that it is twice as large as the Blue Line. While the Blue Line operates four-car trains, the Red Line will run eight-car trains. At full capacity, it will be able to move up to 500,000 passengers daily along the corridor from Agbado to Oyingbo.”
“Discussions are ongoing to extend the rail service further into neighbouring Ogun State to accommodate more commuters.”
He added that Lagos continues to invest in expanding rail infrastructure, including additional rolling stock for the Red Line, which is expected to significantly increase capacity when fully deployed.
He also noted that integration with other transport systems, including the Omi-Eko water transport project, will further strengthen the state’s overall mobility network.
The Lagos State Government recently received 24-car train sets for the Red Line to boost capacity along the Oyingbo to Agbado corridor.
