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The government has successfully procured a fleet of modern trains to enhance the country’s rail transportation system. The initial batch comprises 12 contemporary diesel-powered trains designed for regional and long-distance routes within Ghana Railways.
These state-of-the-art trains are expected to be dispatched from Poland and are scheduled to arrive in Ghana by the middle of the upcoming month. According to information from the Polish website “RK,” the first unit is currently undergoing final testing at the Pesa facility in Bydgoszcz, with potential shipment to Ghana by the end of the month.
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The contract with Ghana Railways encompasses 12 diesel multiple units, with an option for the purchasing party to acquire an additional ten cars. Notably, the technological specifications of the new trains align with those of the RegioFox vehicles manufactured by Bydgoszcz for Czech Railways.
Deputy Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar confirmed the news on Friday, January 19, by sharing images of the trains on her social media platform. This development marks a significant step forward in upgrading the country’s rail infrastructure, promising improved efficiency and connectivity for both regional and long-distance rail travel within Ghana.
