Built by Ponet TFZE, the train with a cruising speed of about 40 kilometres per hour, has 12 cars, including 10 passenger and two equipment cars.
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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