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Railway network of Ghana

The railway system in Ghana has historically been confined to the plains south of the barrier range of mountains north of the city of Kumasi. However, the 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge railway, totalling 1,300 kilometres,[1] is undergoing major rehabilitation and inroads to the interior are now being made. In Ghana, most of the lines are single tracked, and in 1997, it was estimated that 32 kilometres were double tracked.

There are no rail links of the main system with adjoining countries. However, the LoméAflao line of the Togo rail system is partly located in Ghana.[2] There are also plans to extend the Kumasi-Takoradi railway to Paga, by the Burkina Faso border,[3] plus a branch from Tamale to Yendi.[4]

Railway network In Ghana

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The Railway network in Ghana as historically constructed partly by British Colonial Rule comprised three lines which when combined formed an "A" shape. The three lines are as follows.

The Western Railway Line

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The Western Railway Line was the first railway line constructed from Kumasi to Sekondi and then later extended to Takoradi.

The Eastern Railway Line

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The Eastern Railway Line, also known as the Cocoa Line was the second railway line constructed from Kumasi to Accra.

The Central Railway Line

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The Central Railway Line is a railway line that connects the Eastern Line at Adjen Kotoku to the Western Railway line at Huni Valley to make it possible to travel by train from Accra to Takoradi via rail without going through Kumasi.

The Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line

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The Tema-Mpakadan railway line is a 96.7 km standard gauge railway constructed to connect the Harbour in Tema to Mpakadan, a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Construction commenced in July 2018, and the line was officially inaugurated on 25 November 2024 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.[5]

This railway line is a critical component of Ghana's transportation infrastructure and forms the first phase of the 1,200 km Ghana-Burkina Faso Railway Interconnectivity Project, designed to enhance trade and economic integration between the two countries.[6]

The project was financed through a 447ドル million credit facility from the India Exim Bank and executed by Afcons Infrastructure Limited. The railway features state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a 300-metre bridge over the Volta River, which is a significant engineering accomplishment in the region. To complement the railway line, two Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains were procured at a cost of 4ドル.2 million to enhance passenger transportation along the corridor.[7]

This railway line is also integrated into Ghana's broader multimodal transport system, combining rail, road, and inland water transport, thereby boosting connectivity and reducing transit times for goods and passengers.

Timeline

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2020

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Several SGR are under construction, including

2022

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  • On 31 August 2022, an agreement was announced to upgrade the 299 km Western Railway line to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in), to be operated by Ghana Railway Co and Thelo DB will as rail manager for the US3ドル·2bn project.[8]

2024

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  • Procurement of two Diesel Multiple Unit passenger trains [9] from Polish rolling stock manufacturer, PESA.[10]
  • Collision between train and mini truck parked on the line during a test run.[11] The driver was sentenced to 6 months in jail with damage estimated to cost US2ドル.1 million.[12]
  • Representatives from the ECOWAS Member States, regional organizations, and development partners convened in Accra, Ghana, from May 9 to May 10, 2024, with the objective is to analyze the railway aspect of the ECOWAS Regional Infrastructure Master Plan (RIMP) and ensure the coordination of railway infrastructure advancements across the ECOWAS region.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Home | Ghana Railway Company Limited". grcl.gov.gh. Retrieved 2022年06月30日.
  2. ^ Williams, Glyn (2006–2020). "Railways in Togo". sinfin.net. Archived from the original on 2021年11月22日. Retrieved 2021年11月22日.
  3. ^ "Railway Gazette: News in Brief". Railway Gazette International . Retrieved 2010年11月15日.
  4. ^ "GHANA SIGNS WITH CHINA". Railways Africa . 2010年12月12日. Retrieved 2010年12月12日.
  5. ^ "I've revived Ghana's railway sector - Akufo-Addo". 2024年11月22日. Retrieved 2024年11月26日.
  6. ^ "Ghana-Burkina Faso Railway Interconnectivity Project". TREM Africa. Retrieved 2024年11月26日.
  7. ^ "Ghana inaugurates Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line with two new DMU trains". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2024年11月26日.
  8. ^ "Ghana Western Railway development agreement signed". Railway Gazette International . 2022年08月31日. Retrieved 2022年09月02日.
  9. ^ "Transformation of rail transport: 2 coaches to be procured for Tema-Akosombo rail line - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021年04月14日. Retrieved 2024年03月27日.
  10. ^ Cireasa, Doru (2024年02月09日). "PESA Poland delivers trains to Ghana". Railway PRO. Retrieved 2024年03月27日.
  11. ^ "Ghana's newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run". 2024年04月19日. Retrieved 2024年05月13日.
  12. ^ Dzidzoamenu, Isaac (2024年06月06日). "Accident: Damage to Tema Mpakadan train valued at over 2ドルm – Prosecution to Court - Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024年06月12日.
  13. ^ Agana, Roger A. (2024年05月11日). "Consultative meeting on regional railway transport opening ceremony held | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2024年05月13日.
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