Tag: railway sector
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President woos Norwegian investors to back Ghana’s railway sector
President Akufo-Addo has urged investors from Norway to consider partnering government to develop a modern railway network in the country. This follows recent comments by the Minister for Railway Development, John Peter Amewu, to the effect that the government would not be able to construct any sky train in the country in the near future.…
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Over 200 investors pursue Ghana’s railway sector
The Minister of Railway Development, Joe Ghartey has revealed that about 200 companies across the world have expressed their desire to invest in Ghana’s railway sector. According to him, the interest shown by the investors also coincide with the government’s plan to redesign some key railway lines to meet modern standards. ““Over 200 companies have…
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GPHA to take control of railway sector – Mahama
President John Mahama says his government is considering making Ghana’s Railway sector a subsidiary of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. This is in government’s bid to coordinate activities in the transport sector. To this end, the government is seeking to amend the current legislation establishing the Ghana Railway Authority and its role in facilitating…