

The hybrid event which was held at the State House Banquet Hall, Aso Villa Abuja & Virtually had in attendance the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and state governors.ĭelivering his remarks on this year’s theme: “Partnership and Linkages for Post Covid Economic Growth”, Mr Onyeagwu noted the aptness of the theme of the summit, as it underscores Nigeria’s need for robust growth following the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered a severe macroeconomic shock. He made the call during the 4th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit 2021 organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NiDCOM) on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The train may start in February 2019.The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased collaboration of Nigerians in the diaspora for the nation to achieve its economic growth targets. It is designed to operate between cities 200–300 km (120–190 mi) away in Uttar Pradesh. The driver's cabin has AC and the coach has an emergency communication facility. It has double leaf sliding doors, gangways, CCTV cameras and aluminium luggage racks. It offers GPS-based passenger information systems and announcement in coaches. This train has a three phase traction motor and operates on 25 Kv current which saves 35% energy. The construction cost is ₹ 26 crore per unit and can carry 2,618 passengers. ICF launched new MEMUs capable to operate at 110–130 km/hr. Two of them operate on South Central Railways. These rakes use asynchronous traction motors and have a maximum designed speed of 110 km/h. In 2017, ICF flagged off an LHB hybrid AC-AC MEMU rake based on the 1600 HP Medha DEMU architecture.

The rakes have a maximum permitted speed of 105 km/h (65 mph) on broad gauge tracks. The train can run up to 200 km (120 mi) between Eastern Ghat and Western Ghat. The trailer coaches have two toilets for passengers and one for the crew.

The system uses multiple electrical units operating on 25 kV AC drawn from overhead lines. ICF made Marikuppam - Bengaluru MEMU at Tyakal
