Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Inaugurated, Bolstering Ghana's Multimodal Transport System

In a significant milestone for Ghana's transportation infrastructure, President Nana Akufo-Addo has formally opened the 97.7 km Tema – Mpakadan standard gauge railway line. Built by Afcons Infrastructure Ltd at a cost of US$447 million, the new railway line connects Tema's port with a transfer quay on Lake Volta. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on November 22, President Akufo-Addo described the line as "a vital component of Ghana's first multimodal transport system, to drive the economic growth of our nation."

S Paramasivan, Managing Director of Afcons, expressed pride in executing "the largest railway project in Ghana", stating that "this project will play a pivotal role in revamping and modernising the country's railway infrastructure." He highlighted the construction of a bridge over the Volta River as a "classic example of extreme engineering."

The project was financed through an India Exim Bank credit. Passenger services on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line are scheduled to commence before the end of November, utilizing the two Pesa DMUs (Diesel Multiple Units) delivered in April, ahead of Ghana's general election on December 7.

This new railway line is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity, improving transportation efficiency, and driving economic growth in Ghana. The inauguration of the Tema-Mpakadan railway marks a significant step forward in the country's efforts to develop a robust multimodal transportation network