Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State concluded discussions with the top management of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation during his visit to their headquarters in Dalian, China. The discussions centered on the purchase of rolling stock for Lagos State’s Blue and Red rail lines. Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his government’s commitment to reducing traffic congestion in Lagos, aligning with the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda.
During the meeting, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, which had previously delivered trains for the Blue Line, to supply additional rolling stock for both the Red and Blue lines by the end of the year. The corporation assured the governor that the procured rolling stock would be delivered in December and expressed their commitment to a continued partnership with the Lagos State government in rail transportation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by top government officials on a working visit to China, emphasized the deployment of modern technology in infrastructural development in Lagos. He highlighted the significance of collaboration with the Chinese corporation for both procurement and knowledge transfer. The governor anticipates that some of the rolling stock will begin arriving before the end of the year, with the final batch expected early next year.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also revealed that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to flag off the Red Line at the end of February. Testing and preparations have commenced, and the governor expressed readiness to ensure the safety of passengers once the President confirms the flag-off date.
