Nigeria's First Ever Light Rail to be Inaugurated
Nigeria's first ever light rail system will be commissioned soon by President Muhammadu Buhari. It was constructed by the Cross Rivers State Government and built by Ponet train systems. This was contained in series of statements credited to the Calabasas state Governor, Ben Ayade

He further revealed that the train with a cruising speed of about 40 kilometres per hour, has 12 cars, including 10 passenger and two equipment cars will be opened soon to ferry passengers.

The multi-billion Naira Calabar Light rail project, the first in Nigeria, would soon be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The 12-car monorail system, when fully operational, would use an Intamin P8 electric powered passenger shuttle train to convey passengers from Tinapa Resort, across Lake Tinapa to Calabar International Conference Centre (CICC).

The monorail would also allow access to Studio Tinapa, Tinapa Shopping Centre and Tinapa waterpark as well as provide a quick alternative access to Summit Hills.

Each car is primed for seven to eight passengers all seated, while the train’s length, width and height are approximately 38, 1.95 and 2.2 metres, respectively.

Gov. Ben Ayade had recently told journalists in Calabar that Buhari would inaugurate the train to mark his first year in office.

Mr Mba Mba, the station’s Electrical Engineer, said the light rail project was completed in December last year.

“Right now, the Calabar Monorail is ready for use pending inauguration by appropriate authorities. We have test-run the system and confirmed its readiness. Gov. Ben Ayade was here with his team to see for himself what is on ground.

The light rail project will have three sub station and will commute passengers on daily basis to the three destinations, which are Tinapa, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel and Calabar International Conference Centre

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