Gov’t targets June launch for commercial train operations in Ghana
John Peter Amewu, Minister of Railways Development, has expressed optimism regarding the initiation of commercial train operations by June this year.
In a bid to expedite the process, Mr Amewu has directed engineers overseeing the first unit of two modern trains procured from Poland to accelerate their activities, aiming for testing to commence by the end of April.
The directive comes on the heels of a recent courtesy visit by a delegation of engineers from Pesa SA, the Polish train manufacturer and supplier of diesel multiple units (DMUs).
The delegation’s visit centered on the assembly, testing, and operational preparedness of the newly arrived ultramodern trains to be used on Ghana’s railway network.
Taking to Facebook to share the developments, Mr Amewu underscored the government’s commitment to revolutionizing Ghana’s railway sector. He stated, “The government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia is spearheading a transformative agenda for Ghana’s railway sector, aimed at propelling the nation toward absolute advancements in transportation infrastructure.”
“I am optimistic and committed to ensuring that the commencement of commercial train operations occurs before the conclusion of May, demonstrating our government’s dedication to delivering tangible improvements to our nation’s transportation systems.”
