LIVESTREAMED: Akufo-Addo commissions Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line, DMU trains

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to today, Friday, November 22, 2024, inaugurate the Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway Line and two Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains at the Tema Railhead opposite the Golden Jubilee Terminal.

The newly completed 97-kilometre standard gauge railway line connects seven stations along the Tema-Mpakadan route.

It forms part of the strategy to phase out outdated narrow gauge rail systems and replace them with more efficient and modern infrastructure.

The two DMU trains, procured at a cost of $4.2 million, are designed specifically for the standard gauge railway and are expected to enhance passenger transport along the corridor. Commercial passenger services commenced earlier this year, providing a faster, more comfortable alternative to road transport for commuters in the region.

Watch a livestream of the event below:

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