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Big news for Lagos and Nigeria's transport sector.

For the first time in 128 years, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government through LAMATA.

A historic milestone.

Until now, the NRC had been the sole operator of railway services in Nigeria. This licence marks a major shift, giving Lagos the authority to operate its rail services under an approved track-sharing agreement.

The immediate impact? The Lagos Red Line will increase its daily train trips from 9 to 24 before the end of 2026, making commuting faster and more convenient for thousands of residents.

More train trips mean shorter waiting times, less pressure on the roads, and a more reliable public transport system for Lagosians.

Beyond the Red Line, the licence also covers future rail projects, giving Lagos greater flexibility to expand its rail network as the city continues to grow.

This is a major step towards modernising public transportation, reducing traffic congestion, and strengthening state participation in infrastructure development.

A win for Lagos. A positive step for Nigeria's rail sector. More competition, better services, and improved mobility can only benefit the people.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/nrc-grants-lagos-permanent-licence-to-operate-red-line-rail-services/#google_vignette

This is a very good development..Lagos leads…..

This is a good news to Lagosians. The government should buy more coaches to commute passengers.

Eko o ni baje oooo

That's good news, but why always Lagos?

In Nigeria Lagos leads others follow... Haters cry... Shame on all the oil producing states with less than 4 million population

If not lack of development, each and every states ought to be running rail services

The state is planning to supply 24/7 electricity to residents. The rate at which Lagos is moving, Lagos go over full and house rent will sky rocket like never before!

This is a good development. But why is it that the train Costs N1,200 but korope and danfo cost between N700 to N900 for same distance

Make Lagos flooding no carry train oooo

Rail way license... Didn't see them having any other choice by the way

Gotocourt:
Make Lagos flooding no carry train oooo

Abi oooooh. Just like the flood that swept away a kid in Aba. Can you see that some of these our governors are very useless. People's life doesn't matter to them. Only propaganda and embezzlement are their watchword.

Hold the governors of your state accountable!!!!
Hold their blokkos


Is this also the Federal Government that is doing redline and blue line? Why are other governors including those in the south west not developing their states since their allocation crippled?

Nasarawa, Abia,Ebonyi,Osun,Kwara,Kogi, Jigawa develop your states , citizens HOLD your Governors, House of Reps,Senators,LGA Chairman accountable


We need to go back to regions, let everybody go back and develop their origins

Why not always lagos?

9jajoseph:
That's good news, but why always Lagos?

funny people

Lagos is capable of being a country on its own.

akpumping7720:
The state is planning to supply 24/7 electricity to residents. The rate at which Lagos is moving, Lagos go over full and house rent will sky rocket like never before!

rent is already over the moon,

Pootle:
rent is already over the moon,

Naaaah, it's not over the moon yet. Just wait till when Lagos State start generating and distributing 24/7 electricity.

This is commendable, kudos to Lagos government.

yorosstores:
Big news for Lagos and Nigeria's transport sector.

For the first time in 128 years, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted a Permanent Operating Licence to the Lagos State Government through LAMATA.

A historic milestone.



Source: https://guardian.ng/news/nrc-grants-lagos-permanent-licence-to-operate-red-line-rail-services/#google_vignette

The SW governors should come together and link all the state capitals in the region by rail, later followed by all the major towns. The SE and SS governors should do the same. They can pursue this while President Tinubu is pursuing his obsession with Superhighways. We need to link this country by train to have development and reduce poverty.

akpumping7720:
Naaaah, it's not over the moon yet. Just wait till when Lagos State start generating and distributing 24/7 electricity.

the 24hrs power supply is unattainable

Pootle:
the 24hrs power supply is unattainable

But it's attainable in Aba?

akpumping7720:
But it's attainable in Aba?

aba is not lagos, the energy consumed in apapa industrial estate alone will sustain electricity in aba for a month

Trains.. anyway good move

Madridguy, what will you do if they increase fares and refuse to put on air-conditioning?

Na die be that

Pootle:
aba is not lagos, the energy consumed in apapa industrial estate alone will sustain electricity in aba for a month

Uncle, where there is a will, there is a way! Generation and distribution can be in clusters. You gerrit?

Judolisco:
In Nigeria Lagos leads others follow... Haters cry... Shame on all the oil producing states with less than 4 million population

Nor dey use corner mouth talk, if you wan abuse Rivers state, abuse us with your full chest. Lol.

Imagine Ameachi's mono rail could not see the light of the day.
Just a waste of resources and an eye sore to the environment.

I join you to double shame them. 🫠

Judolisco:
In Nigeria Lagos leads others follow... Haters cry... Shame on all the oil producing states with less than 4 million population

And earning more than Lagos.

There Children are everywhere monitoring Lagos progress

Pootle:
the 24hrs power supply is unattainable

Pessimists will always say it’s impossible and watch others do it.

Skj13777:
This is a good development. But why is it that the train Costs N1,200 but korope and danfo cost between N700 to N900 for same distance

There is no place where train is cheaper than bus..

akpumping7720:
The state is planning to supply 24/7 electricity to residents. The rate at which Lagos is moving, Lagos go over full and house rent will sky rocket like never before!

That light issue no fit happen bro. Kindly forget am and have peace man.

lebete3000:
That light issue no fit happen bro. Kindly forget am and have peace man.

But it can happen in Aba? Well you might be right sha because Dangote refinery too never happen sha.