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Future Africa: Urban Accra and the Skytrain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มี.ค. 2020
- So about a year ago Ghana penned a deal to develop its own skytrain in Accra, fast forward to today and things are moving at an impressive pace. Contractors have been picked, travel routes finalized and money should finally start exchanging hands by this year in 2020, with construction following shortly thereafter.
And it couldn’t come sooner, the city of Accra is quite congested, and one look at the planned travel routes for the skytrain shows you how the Ghanaian government wants to alleviate this problem once and for all. Many of the initial lines and stops are plotted across the Greater Accra Region, this should encourage more people living in the suburbs to commute into the city by train instead of car, and possibly lure more residents away from the city into the outskirts as better travel links should help increase its overall appeal and attract more investment.
But before we look more into its impact, let’s take a moment to figure out what exactly a Skytrain is.
A skytrain can be considered as light rail, how it is distinguished from other modes ofr rail transport such as the monorail is that is can run on conventional rail gauges with an additional set of rails as the power source below called a third and sometimes fourth rail, this allows for the removal of the conductor rail above and smaller tunnel sections which means cheaper infrastructure. And a number of major cities across the world already play host to them, such as Bangkok and Jakarta.
A core part of what helps the skytrain function is the linear induction motor.
A linear induction motor is a motor with no moving parts, it uses a permanently magnetised track to create a magnetic pull, this is complemented. By running electricity through magnets in a coil unit that runs above the track rail, that can be turned on, off and reversed using a magnetic force, it alternates between north and south pulls that create a forward motion.
Essentially the track is lined with alternating north south nodes permanently turned on, the coil unit above is loaded with north south nodes that are turned on and off pulling the magnets closer or further away from the track, this is timed so when a negative force magnet comes down it pushes the unit forward and when a positive force motions down it pulls the unit forward, these can be reversed to create a stop motion.
The train track is a permanently electrified rail, this supplies power to the coiled magnet unit in the base of the train carriage, called the linear induction motor, by turning on alternating positive forces this pulls the unit forward along the track. By using the same mechanism to create negative forces this creates a stopping motion to act as a brake.
Going beyond its functionality, the Accra Skytrain is exactly what the development doctor delivered, because the fact is, you simply cannot cultivate a major city without some sort of overground or underground rail service. It’s unrivaled in its ability to move large numbers of people from one side of the city to another, and the Accra Skytrain will help facilitate Ghana’s increasingly urban population, open up new markets for workers and businesses and help support the country’s growing tourism industry, quickly and cheaply.
However, the rail is not without its pitfalls, it may not even be fit for purpose, and it could end up sharpening the divide between the haves and have-nots of the country.
Designed and animated by Timothy Kasuka Lobban and Lloyd Bussio
Written by Timothy Kasuka Lobban and Lloyd Bussio
Creative direction: Timothy Kasuka Lobban and Lloyd Bussio
Sound effects and music selection: Timothy Kasuka Lobban
With special thanks to the following for video and written material:
Global Construction Review:
www.globalconst...
Ai SkyTrain:
aiskytrain.com...
Ghana Ministry of Transport:
new-ndpc-stati...
Al Jazeera English
Eye Africa TV
Graphic Online
The World Bank
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“Sound effects obtained from www.zapsplat.com“
Im praying that Ghana will be improving in infrastructure and be one of the best countries in the world. 🙏🏽❤️
God bless you
Forster Williams thank u sir 🙏🏽❤️
Amen
@@Wills276 Amen🙏🏾
Hopefully the city planners will practice humanity towards their poorer Aftican brothers and sisters by not compulsory forcing them out.
If only Nigeria will wake up and start doing what Ghanaians are doing. I'm very impressed with what my Ghanaian cousins are doing with amazing innovations.
StudentMD one day
Nothing is happening in here Bro
Fake video
I love the actions 🇳🇬 20 new Modern trains 🚊
@@effahkunadu3727 you are no Ghanaian. Ghana is rapidly moving forward and so is Nigeria
@@effahkunadu3727 maybe you don't go out so u don't know
They are not doing such a great job if they are neglecting the poor....
to be honest, when I clicked I wasn't expecting such a well researched video. Keep it up!
Meee tooo
I like how you covered the surface of the technical aspect of how the skytrain work. It is very interesting to learn about the division of the rich and the poor in Accra and how it came from our colonial past. I didn't even know that even tough I'm a Ghanaian.
finally! will prove to be an invaluable piece of infrastructure in Ghana!
This channel should have 30k subscribers already. In depth review on the subject matter.I was actually educated clicking this. Big ups bro
THANKS!
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW JAMESTOWN FISHING HARBOUR BEGAN THIS WEEK AND THIS HARBOUR IS PLANNED TO INCLUDE MODERNISING THE WHOLE OF THE AREA OF JAMESTOWN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.THERE ARE PLANS TO IMPROVE THE HOUSING AND ROAD NETWORK OF THE WHOLE AREA AROUND THE HARBOUR, WITH COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, OPEN RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PLACES TOO.
Ok. Good news if you are talking about the poorer Western regions, otherwise they are not looking out for the poor. They need to get rid of those shanties, does not look good going along the coast.
Jake Baba is it more opportunities out there for Residential/commercial development in that area ?
@@markeselotto8301 Unfortunately, there are no opportunities for private sector residential development, because it is mainly an already dense, built up, though very old inner city area and most residents work in the fishing industry and are highly dependent on the fishing harbour being rebuilt and modernised. There is no space for new private sector residential development. It may also be so for commercial development too, with the new harbour, however there may be new opportunities for shops and hospitality facilities i.e. motels, night clubs, restaurants etc.
The government should give a new name to the town because the current name was borne from the evil West. 🙏🏾Kwame Nkrumah was also imprisoned there.
The skytrain may cause noise pollution. Places like, for example, Las Vegas, USA and Canary Wharf, London, UK suffer with excruciating noise pollution upon arrival and departure of each train. It is sad that the city planners have the mentality of the city planners of the West who also plan for the benefit of a few rather than the entire population of the area affected and being developed. Why is it that the poor neighbourhoods are consistently overlooked? It really saddens me.
Damn , brother Ghanna is developing this year at a skyrocketing speed .
I like Ghanaian government and the people they dream big 👍
I've been sleeping on Ghana and Ethiopia for Nigeria recently. Lemme wake up now.
Very Cool, I've wanted videos like these for ages
Wakanda forever, sorry I meant Ghana forever🇬🇭❤️
May God help Ghana for this construction 🙏
Thanks for this video. Very informative. While I'm already aware regarding the fact that the British demarcated the city in ways that reflects Accra's current infrastructural growth your perspective builds on my knowledge. Accompanying it with a map gives me the opportunity to see the bigger picture. Thank you.
Great, thanks a lot for your insightful feedback relating to that portion of the video.
Awesome video on #Ghana
Superb 👍🏾
Great stuff. Please keep making content and the subs will come naturally.
Your videos are dope bro, had to subscribe.
Thank you sir!
That name "Jamestown" needs to be gotten rid of. Give it an African name!
Probably an indegenous Ga name.
Mtcheww
get out of here
I totally agree
@@Atlas24gh It has a Ga name, and it is Ngleshie.
Good to have a forward thinking and a visionary leaders to lead a country.
Yoo buddy I agree with a comment i read, this is way informative than I envisaged. U just got a new subscriber. Kudos
Envisioned. I say that respectfully. I can tell what you were trying to say. Stay blessed. 👏🏿👏🏿
@@neldawg593 Hahaha exactly the word. Its a bad habit never reading over comments before posting. Iv learnt and thank you. Respectfully or not sir, a correction is a correction i accept it 😉. Now let me read over this before I hit "post" 🤣
Kwesi Andoh Abban my brother 😂😂😂😂
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@@neldawg593 🤣 yes brother
My opinion the President and the Minister are doing a great Job. But why are the Trains always painted in our national Color? A nice and simple Color must be used. Because we want to developed our Country. And make Ghana a great Nation.
Amen🙏🏽
Let's do it, WAKANDA 4 EVER
Nice I look forward to this
Does Ghana just revolve around Accra? Actually as a Ghanaian am sick and tired of seeing everything good being given to only a single city alone in the name of the oligarchic capital,what about cape coast? What about Kumasi? What about Tamale? they are all great Ghanaian cities and need upliftment and development also.
Seriously Ghana is BIGGER then Accra!
Capital cities are usually the guinea pig of the experience... If it goes well, other places will be considered...
Hey, I love it thank you!
Why does he to mention the poverty in one side of Accra? Poverty is everywhere in the world. Poverty is not the reason why Accra shouldn't build the reail
We were talking about poverty in certain parts of Accra versus the wealthier areas of the city. We spent part of this video exploring whether the location of some of these planned stations would do much to reduce poverty and improve living standards for those who need it most in the working and middle classes of the city.
Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭😍💖
Well done Timothy
Hi bro, I m so sorry the logo cnc, can u see the map, why u put Morocco divided? Can u reply plz and thx in advance..
Bon travail pour la video que vs avez faite
SOON BROTHA SOON
Get'em😊Africa Rising
Hopefully go go.... but get the youth work to do by creating more jobs my country Ghana Africa...✊
AFTER THE INFRASTRUCTURE THE WORK WILL FLOW
They need to prevent rural urban migration
Ghana government must to build smart cities with high skylines and good roads
This is good, but Ghana must first learn to feed itself by investing more in sustainable agric to feed it's people, and dedicate more funds to the health care system, these are the essentials that Ghana needs to put in place in order to properly developed and sustain on its own in the long run.
Education is important as well.
there are many agricultural intervention going on in the country currently. Planting for Food and Jobs, Planting for exports , just to mention a few, also factories are being built and some are being renovated to process raw materials from the agric sector.
So much is going on in agriculture here in Ghana.
What video editing program did you use?
After Effects.
@@SleepingGiantAfrica Thanks
You gained a subscriber!
wow
Wow
...in 2.50 minutes that's not in Accra its in Dar es salaam as I saw the busses For Ubungo and mwenge all of them are suburbs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Have they broken ground on construction?
The links in the description show it will use the Aerom air powered propulsion, not a linear-induction-motor.
aiskytrain.com/ai-accra-skytrain-broochure/
Perfect
Accra needs more high skylines and good roads
Ghana is going the china route lol building metro long distance having the metro act like a high frequency regional rail network
Presenter needs serious coaching! He needs to talk slowly. It's not children's rhyme😊
Building your Chinese masters some toys. How cute.
I saw an old picture of Nairobi Kenya.
shut up,you kenyans like to make noise.Theis a picture of sandton SA too but you don't see south africans making noise!
@@mabhodlelajj1195 and why do you have to say you saw a picture of Sandton? Coz it got to you loser. You are the one who needs to stop making unnecessary noise.
@@benschein6150 you want to tell me I don't know Kenyatta international convention centre in Nairobi?..stop joking
@@benschein6150 and Times Tower which housed my former office?..develop your Accra leave Nairobi alone.
@@aliciafields-worldtravelle8248 I never even said anything about Nairobi and as you can see we are clearly developing accra so please stop this jealousy thinking just because your country doesn't have this thing
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Why is this channel called sleeping giant Africa?
Because it describes the potentials we have to be a world power. Potential largely untapped by its people .it almost seems as if we were sleeping. The name offers hope i.e. we would wake up
Wow, this is very Beautiful project, but I"do believe if president MAHAMA is showing this project, then it can be possible, if not forget it.. it's old dreams and promise to lazy people...
if it’s from one side it’s old dreams but if it’s from Mahama you would believe. hmm, funny enough..
Another lazy person sitting in their air conditioned cubicle in the west talking about things happening in Africa. Why not go make some videos on the ground and ask the people working on it and the people who will be directly affected?
JustAGuy He should know that before choosing his discussion topics! Talk about the metro system in England and the double buses over there . There’s enough TH-camrs in Ghana making videos about Ghana’s development
JustAGuy th-cam.com/video/d7rkvJ_zCfw/w-d-xo.html
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The shit was supposed to be done in August of this year and the project has not even started. Ghana, just say that you don’t want to be a developed country. Because at this point, all of these promises, the marine drive project, the railway project, the new smart city projects, etc. all still animations with no action. You don’t want to catch up to the rest of the world. You don’t care. So, just say that you want to continue being looked as inferior by the rest of the world, and remain a poverty stricken shit hole that you and all of africa has become known as. Enough with the blame on enough blame on Europe and colonization. If you really wanted change we would see at least an attempt at it. Keep in mind that I am furious while typing this. I want nothing more than africa to succeed and to be a beacon of hope for all the diaspora to look to as home. But if we all continue to just look past all the problems and ignore the corruption and poverty you’re going to be like this forever. So I’m done hoping and praying that you change. Forget it. And go ahead and resign to hosting the African games in 2023. You have to build all these stadiums and facilitate which don’t look like they will be ready in two years. Give them up now so you can avoid further humiliation. After all you don’t care.
Are all these amazing infrastructure being designed and constructed by Africans ( black people ) or by foreigners ( thought to be the smart ones )?
Boasting of things you didn't build.
Ghanaians where is your pride.
I don't give a faack who builds it we need infrastructure.
If you don't know how to do something, its good to sometimes ask the professionals for a hand😉
WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, YOUR HISTORY IS NOT ACCURATE REGARDING ACCRA. 18TH CENTURY. VERY INCORRECT, THE BRITISH WERE IN THE GOLD COAST, 15TH CENTURY. SOMEBODY IS WRITING WRONG HISTORY OF GHANA.
SACKEY, MUSA.
The Gold Coast came under the British after the bond of 1844. Before 1844 no part of present day Ghana was under Foreign domination.
Learn from China when they build the train system and their trains and build them yourselves.
I bet they will throw Ghana flag on those trains. How I hate it when they do that.
Same😩✋😹
Fake Fake video please
Happy fake news
Lolz...that country don't have the money ..ghana is known to be a pretension country..pond claiming to be ocean...when u get there u will run
Fuck you bro🙅 who said Ghana don't have the money. We've build many infrastructures which are worth more than this. Get ur silly ass from here and stop hating on us. Smh