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.
“Tourists troop here on daily basis to take a ride. But they were disappointed as they were turned back.
The light rail project has three stations, Tinapa, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel and the Calabar International Conference Centre.
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