Red Line (Lagos Transit)

Red Line
HST train on Lagos Red Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerLAMATA
Termini
  • Oyingbo
  • Marina
Stations13 (9 operational, 4 under construction)
Color on mapRed
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemLagos Metro
History
Commenced2021 (2021)
Planned openingEnd of 2023
OpenedOctober 15, 2024 (2024-10-15)
Last extensionOctober 15, 2024 (2024-10-15)
Technical
Line length37 km (23 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterFully Elevated and At-Grade
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed148 mph (238 km/h)
Red and Blue Lines map

Agbado
Iju
Agege
Ikeja
Shogunle
International Airport
Domestic Airport
Oyingbo
Oshodi
Mushin
Yaba
Ebute Metta
Depot
Okokomaiko
LASU
Volkswagen
Trade Fair
Alakija
Festac Town
Mile 2
Alaba
Iganmu
National Theatre
Iddo
Ebute Ero
Marina

The second line, the Red Line, Is a heavy rail service that runs from Marina to Agbado In Lagos, Nigeria and is developed by the Lagos Rail Mass Transit initiative managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). The line shares the right-of-way with the Lagos–Kano Standard Gauge Railway. Like the Blue Line, construction of the Red Line has been split into two phases. Once all sections are completed, the line will reach a length of 37 km. Similar to the Blue Line, this line is being constructed by CCECC.

In September 2023, Governor Sanwo-Olu assured residents that the first phase of the line was 95% complete and would be finished by the end of the year. A ceremonial inauguration was held in February 2024, but regular passenger service from Agbado to Oyingbo started only on October 15, 2024. This first phase is 27 km in length and has 8 stations. Construction of the second phase, which will extend the line to Marina Station and connected it to the Blue Line, is currently ongoing.