Today, in a solemn and heartfelt gesture, the Chief Executive Officer Dr Frederick Appoh, of the Ghana Railway Development Authority laid a floral tribute at the Ceremonial Garden of the Presidency in honor of the distinguished public servants who tragically lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash. This act of remembrance reflects the Authority’s deep respect for the fallen …
On Friday, July 25, 2025, the Ministry of Transport hosted a landmark event in its Conference Room in Accra: the official inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA). The ceremony commenced at 9:00 AM and was officiated by the Honourable Minister of Transport. The occasion marked the formal swearing-in of the Board members tasked …
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has announced a comprehensive review of all leases granted up to 2023. Property owners are urged to comply with lease terms to avoid forfeiture. This is part of efforts to streamline operations and ensure efficient use of Railway lands and assets.Let’s stay informed and take the necessary steps to secure our investments. #GhanaRailway #GRDA #InfrastructureDevelopment #ComplianceMatters #PublicNotice #LeaseReview #PropertyOwners #GhanaDevelopment
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in its procurement processes with the inauguration of its Tender Committee on Tuesday 8th July 2025. The Committee, comprising seasoned professionals from various fields, will play a crucial role in ensuring that GRDA’s procurement activities are conducted in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner. …
During a well-attended staff durbar held earlier this week, Dr. Frederick Appoh, CEO of the Ghana Railway Development Authority, addressed employees with vital updates on the organization’s ongoing efforts and future direction. He emphasized initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, delivering high-impact services, and strengthening internal collaboration. In his speech, Dr. Appoh assured staff of the Authority’s steady and significant …
The CEO Dr Frederick Appoh, accompanied by a technical team, participated in the ongoing Africa Rail Conference in South Africa, engaging with key global rail industry players to explore investment opportunities for the Authority’s priority projects—specifically, the Western Railway Line and the Tema-Mpakadan corridor. GRDA will soon release the Request for Information (RFI) for both projects and host a market …
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) wishes to clarify that the industrial action taken by the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, is entirely unrelated to the GRDA. The GRDA and the GRCL are separate entities with distinct legal mandates. The GRDA was established under the Railways Act, 2008 (Act 779) to own, develop, maintain and …
On 1st May 2025, the acting CEO, Dr. Appoh, together with the management, paid a courtesy call on Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, the Paramount Chief of Akwamuman in the Eastern region. The purpose of the visit was to officially introduce the new CEO and to strengthen collaboration between the railway authority and traditional leadership. During the engagement, Dr. Appoh provided …
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 …
