Guangzhou Mass Transit Engineering Consultant (GMTEC) won the bid for the EMU (electric multiple unit) train supervision project for the blue line of the light rail in Lagos, Nigeria, local media outlets reported on Dec 24.

Supervision over the blue line, also known as the Okokomaiko-Iddo-Marina Line, marked the  GMTEC's first time to conduct business overseas.

Generally contracted by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited, Chinese made trains will be of four sections and have a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour.

After winning the bid, GMTEC will mainly provide technical consulting and supervision services for the on-site supervision, train testing, and factory acceptance of the two EMU units in the project.

Officials from GMTEC noted that the company is expected to share its advanced experience and achievements in running metro lines to countries along the Belt and Road.