The 97km Tema-Mpakadan railway line in Ghana has been officially inaugurated.

This railway link connects the industrial city of Tema with Mpakadan in the Eastern Region. It is claimed to be the first standard gauge railway line in the country.

Inaugurated by Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the development is expected to bolster the nation’s transport and trade logistics.

It is a key component of the multi-modal transportation network that aims to improve connectivity between Tema Port and Ghana‘s northern regions.

The project will help in enhancing the efficiency of port operations and minimising traffic congestion on major roadways. It will also decrease transportation costs and bolster the competitiveness of Ghana’s ports.

The railway project began construction in 2018 and was completed with a $447m credit facility from the India Exim Bank and executed by Afcons Infrastructure.