The Policy Framework being created by Government
The Government of Ghana is restructuring the railway industry so as to eventually provide for increased private sector participation in the delivery of rail transport services. .
CONTINUE READINGThe existing Western Corridor railway network which is partially operational comprised 947km of track route connecting key centers of Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi with important mining sites in Awaso and Nsuta and other yet to develop mineral deposit in the Western region.
Frontier Rail Limited is a private corporation set up to respond to the call by the new government of Ghana desiring to open up the economy of Ghana primarily by private participation, devoid of government taking hand outs and also creating the enabling environment for local content to thrive in all aspect of the Ghanaian economy.
The promoters of Frontier Rails Ltd consist of seasoned businessmen, a renowned statesman with extremely high political pedigree and international and local industry-specific technocrats.
The Government of Ghana is restructuring the railway industry so as to eventually provide for increased private sector participation in the delivery of rail transport services. .
CONTINUE READINGUnfortunately, due to several decades of neglect and underfunding, the rail network in Ghana is completely broken down, except for partial freight services on the Western line.
CONTINUE READINGAs part of Government’s program for a holistic development of the railway sub-sector, a Railway Master Plan was completed in December, 2013 to serve ...
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