Ghana Railway

I had the honor of being interviewed by Forbes Magazine today—it was truly a remarkable conversation. During the interview, I shared H.E. the President’s inspiring vision of reviving Ghana’s railway sector, aligning with his ambitious 24-hour economic transformation agenda. I also discussed the Ghana Railway Development Authority’s strategic plans and the exciting initiatives we are championing to reshape the nation’s …

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has raised concerns over the rampant theft of critical rail components by scrap dealers along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. In an exclusive interview on Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, March 18, the Director for Policy, Planning, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of GRDA, Al-Amin Is-Hak Al-Hassan noted that such behaviour undermines the government’s investment in …

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), led by its acting CEO, Dr. Fredrick Appoh, conducted an inspection exercise on the Tema-Mpakadan rail line on March 15, 2025, as part of preparations for the operationalization of the line, scheduled for mid-next month. The exercise aimed to ensure the line’s readiness for passenger services from Tema to Adomi Railway station. The inspection …

The Director for Policy Planning, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation at Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) Ing. Al-Amin Is-Hak Al-Hassan has called on stakeholders in railway development to sustain efforts towards investment and development of railway infrastructure in Ghana. He was speaking on the progress made in Railway Planning, Construction and Management in Ghana at the Labadi Beach Hotel where he …

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) celebrated a momentous milestone on the 9th of February 2024, as it proudly unveiled its new corporate cloth. The event, held at the Authority’s headquarters at Roman Ridge in Accra witnessed the esteemed presence of Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yaw Owusu. In a ceremonial inauguration, Mr. Yaw Owusu took the initiative to present and …

In a bid to protect the significant investments in Ghana’s railway infrastructure, Yaw Owusu, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority, has made a passionate appeal to citizens to protect the railway lines from theft. Speaking exclusively to Adom News, Mr. Owusu highlighted the substantial financial commitment the government has made to develop the railway sector. However, …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority, Yaw Owusu, has debunked widespread claims that the Authority has procured 12 state-of-the-art trains from Poland. In an exclusive interview with Adom News, he clarified that, while the Authority acknowledges the need for an expanded fleet, they have, in fact, acquired two modern trains, dispelling the rumours circulating in the …

As part of efforts to enhance the capacity of Board Members and Staff, the Management of the Ghana Railway Development Authority organized training programs for Board members and Staff of the Organization on 7th and 8th September, 2023. The training took place in two separate venues where staff were divided according to their training needs. Those who were selected for …

His Royal Majesty, Paramount Chief of the Akwamu Traditional Area, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Her Royal Majesty, Akwamumanhemaa Nana Afrakoma II, Nananom and Elders of the Akwamu State, Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong, Member of Parliament for Asougyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Darko, Ministers of State present, Honourable Members of Parliament Present, Colleague CEO Present, District Chief Executive of …

Akwamu Chief Commends Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) for the good work on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project. The Omanhene of Akwamu Traditional Area, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, has commended management and staff of Ghana Railway Development Authority for excellent work at the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project which is about 98% complete. According to the Chief who has always shown interest in the …