- Lagos Purple Line Rail Project Updates
- LAMATA’s Stakeholder Engagement Initiatives
- Advancements in Lagos Rail Infrastructure
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has initiated stakeholder engagement for the proposed 60-kilometer Purple Line rail project.his line is designed to connect key areas, including Mowe, Long Bridge, Isheri, Toll Gate, Omole, Ogba, Agege, Iyana Ipaja, Isheri Osun, Igando, Iba, Estate, LASU, Okokomaiko, and Ojo, enhancing connectivity between Lagos and Ogun states.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed interest in partnering with LAMATA to develop the Purple Line.fDB’s Vice President for Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialisation, Solomon Quaynor, visited LAMATA to discuss potential collaboration and assess the project’s scope.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been actively seeking investors for the $1.9 billion Purple and Green Rail Line projects.t the Africa Investment Forum Market Days in Morocco, he highlighted the Purple Line’s potential to serve over 300,000 passengers daily, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and integrate seamlessly with existing metro and bus services.
The Purple Line is a key component of Lagos State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan, aiming to improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion.AMATA’s proactive engagement with stakeholders underscores its commitment to delivering efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for Lagos residents.
