The Lagos Blue Line Rail has been commissioned by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday 24 January, 2023.
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| The Lagos Blue Line Rail Project. Commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday 24 January, 2023 |
Buhari landed in Lagos on a two-day working visit and he commissioned several “iconic projects” in the state – Lekki Deep Sea Port, Imota Rice Mill, John Randle Centre as well as the Blue Line Rail – all these projects were declared open on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 January, 2023.
The first phase of the Lagos Blue Line Rail which has been completed is a “13km stretch from Marina to Mile 2” and “expected to transport 250,000 passengers” on a daily basis.
Mr. President also “witnessed the signing of the contract of the groundbreaking for the second phase” of the “magnificent” project.
Buhari went ahead to enjoy “a train ride to experience firsthand” the new rail system of Lagos State.
The construction of the rail project “was done to increase mobility and raise productivity”.
According to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu: “This is the first phase of the Blue Line Rail, which is a 13 km stretch from Marina to Mile 2, covering 5 stations, and expected to transport 250,000 passengers daily.
“The groundbreaking for the second phase was also done by His Excellency, who witnessed the signing of the contract which will cover a 14-kilometre stretch from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.
“We took Mr. President on a train ride to experience firsthand our new rail system.
“The development of our state’s audacious rail project was done to increase mobility and raise productivity to energise the economy.
“The ongoing construction on the Red Line, which extends 37km from Agbado to Ebute Metta is on course to be completed in due time.”
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