LASG TOUR OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE STATION
Specifications
Stations: 13
Passengers Per Day: 300,00-400,000
Rolling Stock : 64 Metro Cars
Staff: 900
Energy: 15-50MW Generator Station (Multi Fuel - Oil/Gas)
Operator: Eko Rail
LASG TOUR OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE STATION The Lagos Blue Line, is a 27km commuter rail line, that consists of 17km of track at grade, along the Badagry Expressway and 10km of track elevated to Lagos Island. Work has been ongoing at four new stations (Mile 2, Alaba, Iganmu & National Theatre) and all of the aforementioned stations are at an advanced stage of construction. Iddo Station will be remodelled, while work is yet to begin in other stations. Specifications Stations: 13 Passengers Per Day: 300,00-400,000 Rolling Stock : 64 Metro Cars Staff: 900 Energy: 15-50MW Generator Station (Multi Fuel - Oil/Gas) Operator: Eko Rail
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal currently being built by CCECC (The second largest construction firm, operating in Nigeria), is a 3 Million PAX project. The development was spearheaded during the tenure of deposed Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah. The development has a GFA (Gross Floor Area) of 40,000 sqm. The new terminal being built by CCECC in Lagos, also has a GFA of 40,000 sqm. Kano, Enugu and Port Harcourt's new terminals, also being built by CCECC will each boast of 28,000 sqm. There has been a lot of speculation about the design appearances of the CCECC terminals, but as Blackborderbuild had theorized, the design of the new CCECC terminals in Lagos and Abuja are conforming to the models shown in the Aerotropolis animations. As can be seen in the image above, the design is more or less along the lines of many of the new terminals being developed across the country, albeit at a grander scale. The design, will not be winning any international design awards, but it is more modern than most Nigerian terminals, if that is any consolation. The design also shows new parking facilities (Multistory) and aero-bridges to facilitate movement. Simply from the visuals that we have here, the new terminal seems comparable in size to the existing terminal. CCECC plan to conclude the new Nnamdi Azikiwe Terminal by 2016, as with their other major terminals. The Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal under construction, as shown in the late August Update above, is being built by reputable Chinese firm CCECC. If Plans for the Aerotropolis persist, then this terminal that will add a much needed 8 million PAX, will not be the end of works at MMIA. Another terminal on the West flank will also be built, as well as other transit terminals and facilities. The terminal, which is under construction at present, is being built on the East flank, in close proximity to the existing terminal's D Wing, i.e. where the old car park was situated. The image above, is of the Airport Station, situated at DNAA (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport). It is the westernmost station in the network and will be able to service passengers, that do not wish to ply the busy Airport Expressway. More on the Airport Connection HERE. The double track (27.2 Km) Lot 3 Segment is well underway and will connect the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport (DNAA) with the City Centre With a Design Speed of 100 km/hr, the Lot 3 Segment from the Airport Station could be navigated in 30 minutes. The distance to the Transfer Station (Idu Station), for those plying the Kubwa Line (Lot 1A) or the Lot 1B Line through Jabi and Gwarinpa, is just about 11 Kilometres, plus wait times. Getting from Airport to Idu, should take about 12 minutes. When completed, this would be a welcome alternative, for those looking to avoid the Abuja Airport Road. Settlements along this route are proliferating and the demand to use the Abuja Metro, will become even more pronounced in the future. |
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