Ghana has launched its new passenger rail service, a long-awaited project that connects Tema with Mpakadan and symbolises a decisive step towards the modernisation of national transport.
The system, managed by the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), aims to transform mobility between the country's main industrial and port areas. With state-of-the-art diesel trains and strategic stops in key cities, the line offers a faster and more stable alternative to congested roads.
The authorities stress that this infrastructure is only the beginning of a broader plan to reconnect productive regions and reduce logistics costs in the distribution of goods. In addition, it is expected to boost domestic tourism and generate new jobs associated with railway operation and maintenance.
The launch has met with an enthusiastic response from the first passengers, who value the comfort and punctuality of the service. However, transport experts stress the need to ensure sustained technical management to guarantee reliability and continuity over time.
The Ghanaian government sees this opening as a sign of confidence in the future of rail as an economic engine. With the Tema-Mpakadan line now operational, the country is moving closer to its goal of rebuilding a modern rail network that will bring Ghana back on rails.
Source: yen.com.gh; railjournal.com