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Lagos Signs MoU With FG, Chinese Firm On Green Line, A 68km Rail Line Project From Lekki To Marina
Lagos State Government signs MoU with FG and China Harbour Engineering Company on Lagos Green Line project.
The proposed Green Line Metro is a 68-kilometers rail line designed to run from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina.
Green Line is projected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily at launch, rising to over a million as demand grows.
The Lagos government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to construct the Green Line rail in Lagos State.
“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,” Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said while announcing the landmark achievement on Thursday.”
Projected to carry over a million passengers daily at launch, the proposed Green Line will link key areas like Victoria Island (VI), Lekki, Ajah and more.
“This rail line is 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.”
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“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.”
The signing of agreements comes a day after the Lagos Blue Line clocked one year of passenger operations – serving an impressive two million passengers without significant disruptions since commencement of operations on September 4th 2023.
“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.”
