Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says President Tinubu will flag off Red Line soon, promising to deliver additional rolling stocks in December to boost the train system as a means of transportation.
Sanwo-Olu made the promise during his trip to China, visiting the railway rolling Stock Corporation to conclude transactional conversations with the top management of the company, on the purchase of rolling stock for the Blue and Red rail lines in the State.
The governor during the meeting expressed commitment to reducing the traffic congestion in Lagos in line with the Traffic Management and Transportation, charging the Railway Corporation, to deliver additional rolling stock for the Red and Blue lines before the end of the year.
The company in their response to the Governor’s request assured that the additional rolling stock, which the Lagos State Government procured from China for the Blue and Red lines would be delivered in December.
He also disclosed that some rolling stocks have been tested and confirmed ready, appealing to the President to check his calendar and approve the last week of February to flag off the Red Line
