I think the politics section is okay for this thread.

About The Project

The Rivers Monorail will be using the Intamin P30 Monorail Train, an electric driven train especially designed and most suitable for commuter services in cities.

It is the most recent model of its kind and characterized by modern design, spacious cabins and is equipped with large size door openings for easy access for passengers with luggage.

The visual impact of the train, the track beam (which it rides on) and the supporting columns will be minimal and an appropriate color will be chosen to help integrate the system into the environment.
The Rivers Monorail Beam System

The Monorail Beam is elevated, supported by columns which in turn are supported by a foundation. The foundation will be properly sized to take all loads applied from the column to the foundation.

The foundation and the beam structure shall be designed to a minimum life time of 50 years. The foundation shall be designed and built to withstand the local climate conditions at Port Harcourt including flood, thunderstorm, heavy rain, etc.
Proposed Stations. . . . . . .

More at. . . . .
http://www.riversmonorail.com/the-project/

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Ha ne ji onu à ru ulo?

Does anyone have information about Enugwu's own?

nearing completion as in. . . .? operational by end of 2011?

whats the due date?

According to them: "2012"

http://public.worldconstructionindustrynetwork.com/news/work_begins_on_port_harcourt_monorail_project_in_nigeria_100909/

cool, good things popping

""BELL SOUND""

*Train Stops
*Crew approached passengers

"All Passengers are kindly requested to calm down as power is being restored in an hour time, you should however note that all AC have stopped working until power is restored, doors cannot be opened, there are no windows on this train also"

What will you do

very obvious you have never been on a train or the kind of trains you enter na flying train

no windows on a train? yorrr

Dis Guy:

very obvious you have never been on a train or the kind of trains you enter na flying train

no windows on a train? yorrr

If they are getting monorails like one below, then maybe the glasses can be opened, but for the one posted above, its a glass that cannot be opened, it can only be broken.


This one go get windows for "fresh air" for sure

auwal87:

""BELL SOUND""

*Train Stops
*Crew approached passengers

"All Passengers are kindly requested to calm down as power is being restored in an hour time, you should however note that all AC have stopped working until power is restored, doors cannot be opened, there are no windows on this train also"

What will you do

awual no kill pesin for here

Very nice!

Nah i think that one is just for illustration, any commissioner or engineer that agrees to that type has obviously taken a bribe


well lets hope they don't get  Oil and Gas air,

alj harem:



awual   no kill pesin for here

Power na very Vital, just for them to make sure there is UPS to open the train in case of power cuts by PHCN, they can climb down one by one, olobo dey worry who?

Port Harcourt already looks better than most cities in Nigeria. With the exceptions of Enugu and Abuja and some of the Northern cities, what city looks as good as Port Harcourt in terms of development?

It sure will be nice if we have the Electricity to power the Monorail

OgidiBoy:

I sure will be nice if we have the Electricity to power the Monorail

That's true, but I haven't read anything on power yet.

OgidiBoy:

I sure will be nice if we have the Electricity to power the Monorail

Well I know Amaechi is working on increasing power within his state.

Rivers will probably be one of the first Nigerian states to have non stop power. And it is understandable, because the state is blessed with a lot of oil.

Dis Guy:

Nah i think that one is just for illustration, any commissioner or engineer that agrees to that type has obviously taken a bribe  


well lets hope they don't get  Oil and Gas air,

Dubai was promised this one



If you see the one done, you will never see the difference, even though the above is an illustration

Why would PHC get something else

OgidiBoy:

It sure will be nice if we have the Electricity to power the Monorail

Most rail projects include their own mini power stations. I believe the company that is in charge of this project has that taken care of.

Kobojunkie:

Most rail projects include their own mini power stations. I believe the company that is in charge of this project has that taken care of.

Kobojunkie did not say a disparaging remark about this project?

I am impressed!

Good stuff and good they selected electric driven train because it's clean, light, and quieter.

Bump The actual trains may not be the ones shown, judging from the picture they have of the interior.

Am impressed!

This kind of development is what we need across Nigeria.

OAM4J:

Am impressed!

This kind of development is what we need across Nigeria.

Well, not necessarily across Nigeria. Maybe Lagos, Port Harcourt and a few other cities.

Certainly not Ado-Ekiti

plenty of lies, do not be deceived, not much on ground, nepa is worse than before. 10 minutes of electricity in 3 days.

otokx:

plenty of lies, do not be deceived, not much on ground, nepa is worse than before. 10 minutes of electricity in 3 days.

read the other posts. the electricity being used to power these trains does not have anything to do with NEPA.

@topic, nice nice. Port Harcourt is FAST coming up. seems like a really good place to invest,just wish things were less expensive.

amaka do not be deceived, port harcourt is not as cool as they are saying here, this monorail will not be ready anytime soon.

Is everyone blind?
Take a look at those pictures in the OP. Which one of those indicates 'nearly completed' to you?

Amaechi is doing ok, we do not need praise singers in Rivers State. Let him do his work without this undue butt kissing.

texazzpete:

Is everyone blind?
Take a look at those pictures in the OP. Which one of those indicates 'nearly completed' to you?

Amaechi is doing ok, we do not need praise singers in Rivers State. Let him do his work without this undue butt kissing.

Yet people want to kiss Fashola's arse about projects he is implementing?

EzeUche__:

Yet people want to kiss Fashola's arse about projects he is implementing?

What Fashola is doing does not influence my life in any meaningful way. I am merely speaking out against lies and misinformation.
If anyone can take a look at the completed monorail renders and then insist that the present status as depicted in the OP is anywhere near completion, that person needs to visit an optometrist.

Amaechi has completed some Primary Health Centers and Primary Schools, he is doing a lot of roads but none yet complete, the monorail is not complete.

texazzpete:

What Fashola is doing does not influence my life in any meaningful way. I am merely speaking out against lies and misinformation.
If anyone can take a look at the completed monorail renders and then insist that the present status as depicted in the OP is anywhere near completion, that person needs to visit an optometrist.

Nah Fashola should be commended, when most of his projects are completed your subsequent visit to Lagos might actually be a pleasant experience.