04/09/2026
GRDA CEO and Technical Team Undertakes Two-Day Working Visit to Advance Western Railway Development
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Dr. Frederick Appoh, together with the Authority’s technical team, has undertaken a two-day working visit to the Western Railway Line in the Western Region to assess progress on ongoing railway operations and advance plans for the development of a dedicated freight corridor.
The visit formed part of GRDA’s efforts to accelerate the revitalisation of the Western Railway Line and strengthen its role in passenger mobility, mining and freight transportation.
A key focus of the visit was to assess progress towards the operationalisation of the Takoradi-Kojokrom-Sekondi passenger service which commenced in April 2026. The team inspected sections of the railway corridor and engaged with technical teams on the progress, challenges and interventions required for a safe and efficient railway operations.
As part of the working visit, the CEO and his team also visited the Takoradi Port, where discussions focused on the strategic role of rail in facilitating the efficient movement of cargo between the port and mining areas.
The team further visited RMS, the manufacturer of railway sleepers, to assess production activities and understand the capacity and readiness of the facility to support ongoing and planned railway infrastructure development.
The CEO and technical team also engaged with Ghana Manganese Company (GMA) to discuss opportunities for strengthening rail-based transportation for the haulage of manganese and other bulk minerals.
Another major area of focus was the proposed construction of a 20-kilometre rail line from the Takoradi Port to Nsuta. The proposed connection is intended to facilitate the efficient transportation of bauxite and manganese from mining areas to the port, while reducing pressure on the road network and improving the efficiency of Ghana’s freight logistics chain.
