{
  "id": 18141595,
  "title": "Sekondi-Kojokrom railway line back in operation as GRDA records 6,800 weekly passengers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/sekondi-kojokrom-railway-line-back-in-operation-as-grda-records-6-800",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:07:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/sekondi-kojokrom-railway-line-back-in-operation-as-grda-records-6800-weekly-passengers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has officially reactivated the Sekondi-Kojokrom railway line, following rehabilitation works aimed at restoring rail services in the Western Region. This marked a significant milestone for the country's railway sector, which experienced a brief hiatus. According to Dr. Frederick Appoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, the line was reactivated on April 4, 2026, upon a directive from the sector minister. This achievement, he emphasized, was a result of the collaborative efforts of GRDA management and staff of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL).\n\nThe reactivation of the 15-kilometre railway line involved clearing overgrown vegetation, restoring operational conditions of railway stations, and repairing a defective Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU). As of April, the DMU has been operational in Takoradi, according to Dr. Appoh. During a recent media engagement in Accra, he outlined the GRDA's accomplishments, discussed operational challenges, and shared their plans to expand railway transportation across the nation.\n\nCurrently, the Tema-Mpakadan railway service transports approximately 6,800 passengers per week, with fares set at a competitive GH₵15 to encourage public rail usage. The Authority is aiming to increase this number to 10,000 weekly passengers, demonstrating their commitment to enhancing service delivery. Dr. Appoh noted the ongoing challenges posed by attacks and sabotage against railway infrastructure, warning that such activities pose a threat to the safety and sustainability of railway operations. Preliminary investigations by security agencies have suggested that some incidents may be politically motivated, with individuals attempting to undermine the railway system.\n\nThe GRDA CEO also highlighted the importance of protecting railway lands from unauthorized transactions and encroachment, stressing the critical role of safeguarding railway corridors in the expansion and long-term development of Ghana's rail network. Additionally, the Authority has made strides in freight transportation by successfully evacuating around 3,800 containers from the ports through rail transport, thereby reducing congestion at the ports and improving cargo movement. The GRDA has also appealed to traditional leaders and other stakeholders to prevent the sale and encroachment of lands designated for railway development, emphasizing the significance of preserving railway corridors for the future growth of the country's rail system.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has announced the reactivation of the Sekondi-Kojokrom railway line, following rehabilitation works aimed at restoring rail services in the Western Region. Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Frederick Appoh, disclosed that the line was officially reactivated on April 4, 2026, following a directive from the sector minister and […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}