The GRDA held a MEGA staff durbar at our Roman Ridge office, where the Chief Executive Officer highlighted the key achievements of 2025, including the remarkable progress of the Tema–Mpakadan Railway Project. He also shared the Authority’s vision of securing our own permanent office space in the coming year. It was an inspiring and exciting moment that encouraged staff and …
On Friday, 12th December 2025, pupils of Jane Montessori School (JMS) embarked on a memorable train excursion from Tema Harbour Station to Afienya Station. The excursion involved 53 Kindergarten pupils accompanied by 7 facilitators, who together enjoyed a scenic and educational train ride. The trip provided the young learners with a fun and engaging opportunity to experience rail travel firsthand, …
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) and Siemens Mobility have agreed on a technical upgrade of the Signalling and Telecommunication systems on the Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Following a workshop in Johannesburg, the line will transition from the African Train Control System (ATCS) to the European Train Control System (ETCS), ensuring safer operations, interoperability, and readiness for Open Access …
A delegation led by Madam Sahadatu Alhassan, Head of Corporate Affairs, visited both the scene of last week’s tragic accident along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line and the family of the late Enoch Ehun, the young man who sadly lost his life. Enoch leaves behind a grieving wife and two children. Joining the delegation were Hon. Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton (MCE, …
The Corporate Affairs Unit of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has embarked on a public education and sensitization campaign in the Bediako area following the recent incident along the Tema–Mpakadan railway corridor. This outreach initiative is part of GRDA’s commitment to ensuring public safety and promoting responsible engagement with railway infrastructure. The campaign focused on educating residents about railway …
Fatal Incident Involving Tema–Mpakadan Train Near Afienya. The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) deeply regrets to confirm a tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, involving the Tema–Mpakadan passenger service. At approximately 16:15 hours, a young man, believed to be in his early thirties, was fatally struck by the DMU2 train near the Bediako enclave, close to Afienya. …
On Wednesday, 12th November 2025, pupils of Jane Montessori School, Tse Addo, Accra, embarked on an educational train excursion from Tema Harbour Station to Afienya Station. The trip was organized by the school in collaboration with the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), and supported by the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project team. It offered the young learners a unique opportunity to experience …
On 12th November 2025, a joint technical team comprising representatives from the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Amandi Holdings, and TEAM Engineering conducted a comprehensive inspection of the standard gauge railway line spanning from Manso through Amantin to Esuaso, within the Takoradi–Huni Valley corridor. This inspection forms part of ongoing efforts to monitor and accelerate progress on the strategic railway …
Statement from the Ghana Railway Development Authority on Recent Incidents Accra, 12 November 2025 — The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) strongly condemns two disturbing incidents that occurred yesterday, 11 November 2025. During regular working hours, one of our trains DMU2 operating near Tema was attacked by individuals who hurled stones at the moving train, endangering both staff, passengers, and …
The 2nd Annual Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition, hosted by CARISCA under the theme “Fuelling Africa’s Growth: Supply Chain Innovation and Financing,” was a powerful convergence of minds shaping the future of African enterprise. The CEO for Ghana Railway Development Authority Dr Frederick Appoh proudly joined the conversation, spotlighting the transformative role of rail infrastructure in unlocking supply chain …
