blue line project
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An outline of the Lagos Light Rail Blue Line Project.TRANSCRIPT
Light rail project in Lagos: Blue
line achievement, business model and
mobility impact
A Presentation at the
3rd Congress and Exhibition of African Public Transport
Session 6:RAIL TRANSPORT AND URBAN MOBILITY
Presented by: Dr Dayo Mobereola
MD/CEO, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
Perceptions on Transport (1)
“The problem of Africa can be summed up in one word – TRANSPORT .”
(Lord Luggard )
Perception of Transport (2)
While the great powers are trying to get to the moon, we are trying to get to the village ...
While the great powers have been to the moon and back and are now even communicating with the stars
...
We are still trying to reach the village and the village is getting even more remote ..
Hon. Julius Nyerere
o Introduction
o Transport Challenges in Lagos
o Blue Line Project
o The Blue Line Implementation Strategy
o Blue line achievement
o Mobility impact
o Conclusions
Overview of Presentation
• Most populous city in Africa - 20 million inhabitants
• Lagos State is bigger in population than 23 countries in Africa –
Benin Rep, Mali, Botswana etc.
• Hub of nation’s economic, commercial and industrial activities.
• Contribute 25% of Nigeria’s GDP
• Larger economy than Ivory coast, Ghana, Madagascar etc.
• 45% of nation’s skilled manpower reside in the city.
Lagos – The Mega City
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The poor are
the worst
affected!!!
Transport Challenges in Lagos State
Key Concerns
Pattern of urban growth –
with the less privileged
often commuting long
distances
Increasing air pollution –
impacting health and
quality of life
Inadequate regulatory public
transport framework – with
the poor often vulnerable to
high cost of transportation
Severe congestion -
impacting social and
economic activities
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• The demand for trips in the
Lagos megacity region by all
modes (including walking) was
~22million per day.
• Walk trips accounted for 40%
of total trips in Metropolitan
Lagos.
• The rapid increase in
population and standard of
living will bring the daily
demand for trips to ~40M/day
by 2032.
Observed travel demand patterns in
Metropolitan Lagos in 2013
72%
19%
2%
2%2%
2% 1%
Observed mode share of motorized trips
in 2013
Unregulated
buses
Cars
Regulated
buses
BRT
Motorcycles
Water
Rail
Source: LAMATA Strategic Transport Master Plan
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Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP)
In response to the enormous Transport Challenges in Lagos state, the StrategicTransport Master Plan (STMP) was developed to address these issues.
• LAMATA has proposed a light rail network for Lagos State in its 20 years Strategic Transport Master Plan
• It comprises of six light rail and one monorail mass transit corridors.
• The development of the rail routes will be carried out in phases and stages over a period of two decades.
• LAMATA commenced the development of the first line (Blue rail Line) in August 2010
Light Rail Mass Transit Plan for Lagos
Proposed Lagos Rail Network
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The Blue Rail Line ProjectOkokomaiko – Marina, 27km
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11 Rail Stations planned for the Blue line
• Regenerate the Okokomaiko and Mile 2 area with the attraction of Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
• Provide better integration with public transport allowing passengers to transfer between the Blue Line and a number of bus routes as well as water mode of transport
• Improve public transport access and connections along the blue line corridor and the main Central Business District (CBD)
Objectives of the Blue Line Rail Project
Key Features of the Blue Line
• The Blue Line will run 27km from Okokomaiko to Marina, one of the most densely travelled corridors in Lagos.
• The rail infrastructure is being developed in conjunction with the Badagry Expressway project, a proposed toll road running from Lagos to Badagry.
• The Blue line runs at-grade in the middle of Lagos Badagry Expressway (LBE) from Okokomaiko to Iganmu (19.6km) and elevated from Iganmu to Marina (7.4km) thereby crossing major and minor roads, marshland and water areas
Key features of the Blue Line Cont’d
• Operation centre, maintenance depot and stabling of trains is situated at Okokomaiko
• The Blue line will be serviced by 16 4-car EMU trains
• Total passenger/day is 450,000 on average at inception
• Maximum headway during peak operations is 5 minutes
• Total journey time spent on the Blue line from Okokomaiko to Marina will be 37 minutes
Construction Phase of the Blue Line Rail Project
• The blue line is being constructed in three phases
• The first phase from Mile 2 to National Theatre is 7.5 km long and is 95% complete
• The second Phase from National Theatre to Marina which is 5 km and crossing the Lagoon has started and is expected to be completed in September 2015
• The third and final phase of the project from Okokomaiko to Mile 2 will begin after the completion of the Lagos-Badagry road expansion project
Blue Line Construction Phasing
LASU
Volkswagen
Trade Fair
Alakija
Festac
Alaba
Iganmu
Mile 2
Marina
Okokomaiko
National Theatre
Ijora
Phase 3
• Phase 1: Mile 2 – National Theatre (4 stations)
• Phase 2: National Theatre – Marina (1 station)
• Phase 3: Okokomaiko – Mile 2 (6 stations)
Blue Line Operations Phasing
• Phase 1: Passenger service between Mile 2 – Marina (12.5km route), 5 stations
• Phase 2: Passenger service on the full line from Okokomaiko - Marina (27km route), 11 stations
LASU
Volkswagen
Trade Fair
Alakija
Festac
Alaba
Iganmu
Mile 2
Marina
OkokomaikoNational Theatre
Ijora
Phase 2
Concessionaire Funding
Project Implementation
LSG Funding
Concessionaire’s Responsibilities
• Procurement of rolling stock
• Procurement of signaling and communication equipment
• Recruitment and training of train drivers
• Operations of the Blue Line
• Maintenance of the infrastructure and rolling stock
Lagos State Responsibilities
• Provide funding for infrastructures such as the Rail Track and Bridges
• Ensure Right of Way (ROW) is secured for the contractor
Business Case for the Blue Line
INDICATORS VALUE
Operating Saving Benefit, NPV (M US$) 204.72
Time Saving Benefit, NPV (M US$) 2,068.40
Car accidents, NPV (M US$) 19.82
Investment Cost (M US$) 1,037.58
Total present value, NPV (M US$) 2,292.94
Benefit-Cost Ratio 2.21
Total Passengers (2016) Daily 450,000
Total Passengers (2030) Daily 850,000
This represent good value for money
Achievements so far
Blue Line Achievement
Blue line achievement
Infrastructure
Operations
Financial
Regulatory Technical
New development
Creation of Jobs
• Construction of 4 stations (Mile 2, Alaba, Iganmu and National Theatre) nearing completion
• Installation of rail track
• Construction of rail bridges
• Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) specification agreed
• Discussion with preferred Concessionaire
• Standards for LRMT set e.g. train specification and gauge
Infrastructure
Operation
Blue Line Achievements (1)
• Project support through BOND scheme on a major infrastructural project
• Use of Public Private Partnership (PPP) model
• Adequate and timely payments to the contractor
• Strict compliance with best rail engineering construction process
• Defined role between the government and concessionaire in the operations of the mass transit.
Blue Line Achievements (2)
Financial
Regulatory
• Technical and knowledge transfer to Nigerians and capacity building
• The Blue line project has facilitated the Badagry Master Plan development and Implementation
• Implementation of Lagos Island Master Plan is being developed in relation with Blue line
• The Blue line project has generated over 2000 (Direct and Indirect) jobs
Blue Line Achievements (3)
Technical
New Development
Creation of Jobs
Creation of Jobs
Blue Line Achievements in Pictures
Front Elevation View of Alaba Station
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Present View of Iganmu Station
Progress on the Rail Project
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National Theatre Station
Station Platform Area
Finished Station Concourse
Mobility Impact
Mo
bil
ity
Imp
act
Reduction of Fares
Reduction of Travel time
Reduction in Waiting time
Job Generation
Reduction in air pollution
Mobility Impact
• Economic Impact
• Reduction in travel time from over 2 hours to 37 mins
• Reduction in cost from $3 to a dollar
• Reduction in waiting time from over 30 mins to 5 mins
• Social Impact
• Generation of over 2000 employment (Direct and Indirect)
• Improved accessibility to the central business district
• Environmental Impact
• Reduction in air pollution along the corridor by 25%
Conclusions
o The Blue Line is one of the 6 rail lines identified in the master planto alleviate transport problems in Lagos state
o The rail line will open up Badagry corridor thereby improving accessto more jobs and economic activities
o The Blue Line will generate huge economic benefits whichrepresent good value for money to the public.
Thank You