The Accra-Nsawam Railway line will be opened for commercial operations by the end of this year (2019).
The line is currently undergoing test runs to ensure its safety, readiness and compatibility before commercial operations take off.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Radio Ghana’s Ernest Obeng-Anim, the Deputy Minister of Railways Development and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi said the workers are on the line to ensure that it is ready for commercial operations.
On the assumption of power of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, President Nana Akufo-Addo created the Railways Development Ministry to revamp that sector to accelerate development.
It is to reduce congestion, increase the lifespan of the roads and curb the risk of transporting heavy freight.
The rehabilitation of the railway lines has started. Currently, the Accra-Tema stretch through to the harbour is operating while the Accra-Nsawam line is undergoing test runs after the derailment during a test run on the 12th of September.
Speaking in an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana, the Deputy Minister of Railways Development and MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi said all the rehabilitation works on that stretch have been completed and commercial operations will resume soon.
Mr Appiah-Kubi said the Nsawam-Koforidua stretch is undergoing rehabilitation and gave the assurance that it will become operational before the close of the year.
He urged Ghanaians to stop encroaching on railway lands to enable the work to progress rapidly.
STORY BY: ERNEST OBENG-ANIM
