Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is collaborating with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expand Lagos’ rail system. The project highlights a commitment to urban mobility solutions. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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L-R: Solomon Quaynor, the AfDB vice-president for private sector infrastructure and industrialisation, and Abimbola Akinajo, the managing director of LAMATA, after a tour of the Lagos blue rail line on January 9, 2025

LAMATA Explores Partnership Opportunities with AfDB

LAMATA recently hosted AfDB officials to discuss potential collaboration on the Lagos Purple Rail Line. This project, estimated at $1.9 billion, is part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) initiative, designed to improve transportation efficiency. The red line rail, operational since October 2024, complements the blue line, launched in 2023. Together, they serve as vital components of the city’s strategic transport plan.

LAMATA’s Purple Line: A Key Project for Urban Mobility

The Lagos Purple Rail Line aims to connect key areas across 60 kilometers, accommodating thousands of daily passengers. During the AfDB forum in Morocco, Lagos officials led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted the project’s significance. AfDB representatives expressed satisfaction after touring the blue line, reaffirming their interest in supporting LAMATA’s initiatives.

Source: www.thecable.ng

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