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Essential guide to the Lagos Red Line Rail: Fares, Schedules, and Tips

To access the Red Line, passengers need a Cowry Card, which is used across Lagos for bus, ferry, and now rail services.

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On October 15, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially launched commercial operations for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) Red Line. 

The Red Line, a 27-kilometer railway running from Agbado to Oyingbo, includes eight major stations: Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado.

This new transit option is designed to ease commuting across Lagos, with an estimated 500,000 people expected to use it daily as schedules are fully implemented. 

Here’s a guide to help you understand how to board the Red Line and make the most of its services.

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To access the Red Line, passengers need a Cowry Card, which is used …

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