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 …

Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister for Transport and MP for Saboba, paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Accompanied by his team, the visit aimed to engage with GRDA’s management and staff, discuss project progress, and explore ways to provide support. Hon. Nikpe’s visit underscores the importance of the railway …

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frederick Appoh as our new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Appoh brings over a decade of international railway experience across Africa, Europe and Asia. He is a Chartered Railway Systems and Infrastructure expert leading Ghana’s railway modernization agenda. With his strategic leadership skills, he has led successfully …

President Akufo-Addo has officially commissioned the 97km Tema-Mpakadan railway line and two new ultra modern trains marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s transportation sector. This transformative infrastructure project is expected to play a vital role in the country’s economic growth and development. The commissioning ceremony, held on November 22, 2024, was a testament to the determination and perseverance of the …

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 …