Enugu, Nigeria Monorail Sytem

The word "Enugu" means "the top of the hill". It is also a mining town with significant coal deposits. From being the capital of the Southern Provinces, Enugu became the capital of the Eastern Region (now divided into nine States), then the capital of East Central State, Anambra State, (old) Enugu State, and now the capital of the present Enugu State through a process of state creation and diffusion of administrative authority. As a result, Enugu has a wealth of Nigerian Government investment in its infrastructure and institutions including those of higher learning. Enugu has a significant number of Universities and technical institutes and secondary schools. Therefore, Enugu is still viewed as the de facto capital of the Eastern region of Nigeria.

System Specifications

• Phase-1 is 22 km of equivalent single track monorail running from Akwuke along Agbani road to Coal Camp - Ogbete - Market road - Zik Avenue - Agbani road and back to Akwuke.
• Subsequent phases would link the monorail to the cities of Abakpa Nike, Emene, New Haven and Uwani
• Project entails finance, survey, design, construction, and operating the line
• Train capacity 500 to 660 people per train travelling up to 100 km/hr depending on station distance
• Phase-1 projected timeline is 30 months to build after completion of survey and design