Gov’t considers introduction of bullet trains

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Military Man 10 years ago

The government couldn't even keep the old Railway system maintained.. let alone keep it running.

And now they are thinking of "bullet trains"...Go figure!

Simple thermal power plants can't even be kept running to handl ...
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The government couldn't even keep the old Railway system maintained.. let alone keep it running.

And now they are thinking of "bullet trains"...Go figure!

Simple thermal power plants can't even be kept running to handle the "dumsor" debacle that has plunged the country into perpetual darkness and these clowns are setting themselves up for another failure.

Simply laughable!!!!!
MATHS 10 years ago

Though this is a very welcome idea that has in fact been long overdue, I believe this minister Rashid Pelpuo is just doing mouth mouth. Where will you get the money from? And with Dumsor, where will these bullet trains that r ...
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Though this is a very welcome idea that has in fact been long overdue, I believe this minister Rashid Pelpuo is just doing mouth mouth. Where will you get the money from? And with Dumsor, where will these bullet trains that run on electricity in the Developed world get the electricity to run them?
Senior Wisdom 10 years ago

If talking was all we need to be in government then we had quite a few talkers in Ghana. You solve the dumsor, then a few roads in spintex to ease congestion. Dream big and die with your dream.
When I was young I heard of a ...
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If talking was all we need to be in government then we had quite a few talkers in Ghana. You solve the dumsor, then a few roads in spintex to ease congestion. Dream big and die with your dream.
When I was young I heard of a rail line to connect Accra to Tamale, there was something cal Ghana airways. None of these is reality, bullet train therefore is the joke of the century. Cut your coats according to your size
OBOSOMANKETRE 10 years ago

WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHN'S PROMISE FOR A FLOATING BRIDGE OVER THE VOLTA LAKE WHILE GHANAIANS CONTINUED TO FACE HARDSHIP AT SENCHE FERRY. MAHAMA FAILS TO REALIZE HE LOST ALL CREDIBILITY AND RESPECT IN SUCH EXPENSIVE JOKES FROM A ...
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WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHN'S PROMISE FOR A FLOATING BRIDGE OVER THE VOLTA LAKE WHILE GHANAIANS CONTINUED TO FACE HARDSHIP AT SENCHE FERRY. MAHAMA FAILS TO REALIZE HE LOST ALL CREDIBILITY AND RESPECT IN SUCH EXPENSIVE JOKES FROM A LEADER SUPPOSED TO BE TRUSTED.
iLiveNews@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.de 10 years ago

No wonder cerebraties called u Ndc guys unintellegent. Kyerese mmo abön papaaa. Cant you guys reason for once? Where would you get electricity to power the Trains?, let alone in Dumsor where the
People doesnt even have ligh ...
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No wonder cerebraties called u Ndc guys unintellegent. Kyerese mmo abön papaaa. Cant you guys reason for once? Where would you get electricity to power the Trains?, let alone in Dumsor where the
People doesnt even have light for their Business.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

The news is as fake as it sounds. In fact, nothing of such a news has been reported by the outfit of Reuters.

The news is as fake as it sounds. In fact, nothing of such a news has been reported by the outfit of Reuters.
Abongo 10 years ago

That is what you think

That is what you think
Dadiekye 10 years ago

This Minister is a fool.How many develop Countries have that.KWASEA

This Minister is a fool.How many develop Countries have that.KWASEA
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

The fix is in... Someone figured a way to steal money b4 2016

The fix is in... Someone figured a way to steal money b4 2016
Darko 10 years ago

They are jokers and looters who create financial loss to the state for their own benefits.

They are jokers and looters who create financial loss to the state for their own benefits.

Dk 10 years ago

Bbc you are quite of this bullet train issue

Bbc you are quite of this bullet train issue
ARREST THAT MAGGOT MAHAMA 10 years ago

THE BULLET TRAIN IS NOT A PROBLEM; BUT THE QUESTION HOW ARE WE GOING TO POWER THIS TRAIN::::::::: THIS MAHAMA AND HIS SCHOOL BOYS MINISTERS DRINKS TOO MUCH ALCOHOLIC: DO THEY REALLY HAVE BRAINS TO THINK

THE BULLET TRAIN IS NOT A PROBLEM; BUT THE QUESTION HOW ARE WE GOING TO POWER THIS TRAIN::::::::: THIS MAHAMA AND HIS SCHOOL BOYS MINISTERS DRINKS TOO MUCH ALCOHOLIC: DO THEY REALLY HAVE BRAINS TO THINK
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

BBC might just b in on the loot this time.

BBC might just b in on the loot this time.
ASEM PII 10 years ago

I think he have an amount to his benefit if he travels in his posture as a minister or this Mr Selevan is friend.AMERIKA EVEN DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SPEED TRAIN LIKEWISE A BULLET TRAIN.Which part of Ghana DR RASHID PELPUO is from ...
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I think he have an amount to his benefit if he travels in his posture as a minister or this Mr Selevan is friend.AMERIKA EVEN DO NOT HAVE A HIGH SPEED TRAIN LIKEWISE A BULLET TRAIN.Which part of Ghana DR RASHID PELPUO is from.
Tettey 10 years ago

He has never been able to string two sentences together without grammatical errors. He has never made an intelligent statement. Ask Rashid Pelpuo whether he knows what a bullet train is!

He has never been able to string two sentences together without grammatical errors. He has never made an intelligent statement. Ask Rashid Pelpuo whether he knows what a bullet train is!
KEN 10 years ago

HE WILL GET IT AT LEGO LAND .

HE WILL GET IT AT LEGO LAND .
The mask 10 years ago

The economy of Ghana lacks the educational system and industrial base to construct and maintain bullet trains.

The economy of Ghana lacks the educational system and industrial base to construct and maintain bullet trains.
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

What bullet train? U just don't get it that the fix is in. One last attempt to steal money.

What bullet train? U just don't get it that the fix is in. One last attempt to steal money.
United Ghana 10 years ago

This govt is not serious or just plain stupid. It's probably another plan to create a huge judgement debt.

This govt is not serious or just plain stupid. It's probably another plan to create a huge judgement debt.
kwasi kyei baffour,atlanta.usa. 10 years ago

The govt should rather concentrate in the rehabilitation of the railway system handed to us by the colonial masters,which helped people to travel from one point to another and helped the export sector instead of building cast ...
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The govt should rather concentrate in the rehabilitation of the railway system handed to us by the colonial masters,which helped people to travel from one point to another and helped the export sector instead of building castles in the air.there is something wrong with we black people.

Pokuaa 10 years ago

Bullet train to be built by NDC. WHAT GRAMMATICAL TENSE IS THAT? Mission impossible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bullet train to be built by NDC. WHAT GRAMMATICAL TENSE IS THAT? Mission impossible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John mahama 10 years ago

Future impossible tense.

Future impossible tense.
lankwei 10 years ago

These guys should be locked up in a lunatic asylum and the keys thrown away!

These guys should be locked up in a lunatic asylum and the keys thrown away!
danny 10 years ago

Belated April Fool!

Belated April Fool!
dumsor to djinako 10 years ago

dumsor to djinako

dumsor to djinako
PRICKUS DI CUNTUS 10 years ago

ARE YOU GUYS REALLY SERIOUS? I THINK YOU ARE TWATS AND NUTTERS!

ARE YOU GUYS REALLY SERIOUS? I THINK YOU ARE TWATS AND NUTTERS!
ST. SIMON 10 years ago

FUNNY ISN'T IT. DR PELPUO TOOK A NAP AND HAD A BAD DREAM.

FUNNY ISN'T IT. DR PELPUO TOOK A NAP AND HAD A BAD DREAM.
Bafour 10 years ago

I can't believe it. This people are really jokers. Very sad to say that this minister is very unintelligent if it is true that he made that presentation not anywhere but in NY before astute investors.

Of course any firm w ...
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I can't believe it. This people are really jokers. Very sad to say that this minister is very unintelligent if it is true that he made that presentation not anywhere but in NY before astute investors.

Of course any firm would take your money to do a feasibility for uninformed bunch if you believe your aloof dream can be a reality.
kwesi 10 years ago

Put your hand at where your mouth will reach. Nonsense

Put your hand at where your mouth will reach. Nonsense
Tina 10 years ago

You can not fix light and you are thinking of speed trains. Good idea but I don't think Ghana is ready for that now. Local trains are still struggling to exist.

You can not fix light and you are thinking of speed trains. Good idea but I don't think Ghana is ready for that now. Local trains are still struggling to exist.

TWEAA 10 years ago

TWEAAAAAAA! LOOK AT THE STATE OF OSAGYEFO'S BUILT MOTOR WAY.....AND YOU ARE THINKING OF 'BULLET TRAINS', TWEAAAAAAA! SOME GOVERNMENT INDEED.

TWEAAAAAAA! LOOK AT THE STATE OF OSAGYEFO'S BUILT MOTOR WAY.....AND YOU ARE THINKING OF 'BULLET TRAINS', TWEAAAAAAA! SOME GOVERNMENT INDEED.
Jamal 10 years ago

Hahahahahah.... I really don't know what to say... But let me say something...this is total madness

Hahahahahah.... I really don't know what to say... But let me say something...this is total madness
Obibini 10 years ago

Think and ask yourself why the USA do not have these trains? and then you will appreciate what Ghana should do.

Think and ask yourself why the USA do not have these trains? and then you will appreciate what Ghana should do.
Iwan 10 years ago

A bullet train passing through a dumsor town with no lights could be interesting.

A bullet train passing through a dumsor town with no lights could be interesting.
Stick house 10 years ago

Insane, look at the rest of our infrastructure, what a silly joke. Cant even patch potholes..

Insane, look at the rest of our infrastructure, what a silly joke. Cant even patch potholes..
daladam 10 years ago

GHANA NEED ACTION TALK IS CHEAP

GHANA NEED ACTION TALK IS CHEAP
jerry 10 years ago

LETS GET GHAN MOVING AGAIN

LETS GET GHAN MOVING AGAIN
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 10 years ago

**The Honorable Dr. Pelpuo remarked, "We sought out the best firm with the greatest vision to improve the everyday lives of all of our citizens through an improved affordable transit system. We will be building beautiful sust ...
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**The Honorable Dr. Pelpuo remarked, "We sought out the best firm with the greatest vision to improve the everyday lives of all of our citizens through an improved affordable transit system. We will be building beautiful sustainable 'cities within our city' that will be a model for all of Africa into the future."**

THIS IS THE WORST BIT OF CHILDISH STATEMENT EVER MADE BY ANY GHANAIAN MINISTER (not mentioning the usual 10% cuts off all contracts arranged)
IF THIS WAS THE DECISION OF GOV'T, THEN THE MINISTER WAS MADE TO ACT AS THE 'COURT JESTER'.Play the part of a fool!

**The light rail mass transit commuter system will include trade zones, which will have shops, public and private parks and gardens, office towers, hotels and 1,000 unit residential towers**

ANY GHANAIAN CHILD WOULD EASILY SEE THROUGH SUCH A PROMISE: SHEER FANTASY!
MY PREDICTION, AND THEREFORE A STERN WARNING IS THAT THE NDC & GOV'T, WILL LOSE 'BIG TIME', if they do not change tactics from now on.
THE SITUATION WILL BE WORSE THAN THE LABOUR PARTY IN UK. (mark my words)
kweks 10 years ago

Why are we so negative? What a people? I am expecting the forum to be flowing with ideas and suggestions to make it happen but look at us? We should renew our minds snd stop this crab attitude.UT bank motto says where people ...
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Why are we so negative? What a people? I am expecting the forum to be flowing with ideas and suggestions to make it happen but look at us? We should renew our minds snd stop this crab attitude.UT bank motto says where people sayvwe cant we say why notm That os the ccorrect attitude.
Kofi 10 years ago

We are not being negative, we are being real. Do you want us to live in a dreamland?

We are not being negative, we are being real. Do you want us to live in a dreamland?
jk 10 years ago

Infaaaaact! who voted this man to power at all? So cant someone advise him to resign before we kick him out 2016. WHAT A DISGRACE TO PRESIDENCY.

Infaaaaact! who voted this man to power at all? So cant someone advise him to resign before we kick him out 2016. WHAT A DISGRACE TO PRESIDENCY.
OK 10 years ago

manage the regular railway/train system well and then talk about the bullet trains.
wishful thinking Twaaa!

manage the regular railway/train system well and then talk about the bullet trains.
wishful thinking Twaaa!
So Be It 10 years ago

Oh my goodness, what an "Ananse Story". Give us our lights and stop giving us this B.S.! Even the Super Power (USA), does not have bullet trains, gosssssh!

Oh my goodness, what an "Ananse Story". Give us our lights and stop giving us this B.S.! Even the Super Power (USA), does not have bullet trains, gosssssh!
Kofi 10 years ago

That is all I will say for now.

That is all I will say for now.
Hard Listerners 10 years ago

Funny isn't it? there's dumsor for 3 years and no end in sight and dreaming of such huge venturesm funny, very funny.

Funny isn't it? there's dumsor for 3 years and no end in sight and dreaming of such huge venturesm funny, very funny.
kk 10 years ago

bullet trains? hahaha what a joke

we can't even run a simple train service. talk less of bullet trains.

Powered with what? cocoa beans?

bullet trains? hahaha what a joke

we can't even run a simple train service. talk less of bullet trains.

Powered with what? cocoa beans?
Osei 10 years ago

Look at who is talking. Not a bad idea, but this is coming from a government that can't run "Nkomfem" business, NHIS, School feeding etc. Anyway, there are still a lot of inexperienced illiterates who run the country and thos ...
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Look at who is talking. Not a bad idea, but this is coming from a government that can't run "Nkomfem" business, NHIS, School feeding etc. Anyway, there are still a lot of inexperienced illiterates who run the country and those who would vote for a part just for a laptop or one day money for pito, so they will buy it.
Abongo 10 years ago

What has NPP done

What has NPP done
kweks 10 years ago

Bullet train will happen. NPP Skin pain! PREZ JM all the way!!!

Bullet train will happen. NPP Skin pain! PREZ JM all the way!!!
James Akosa U.S.A 10 years ago

Are these people serious at all, where in Ghana will that train pass?even trains from Accra to nsawam are derailing. Oh!poor Ghana

Are these people serious at all, where in Ghana will that train pass?even trains from Accra to nsawam are derailing. Oh!poor Ghana
Abongo 10 years ago

Do those things exit yes then it can happen in Ghana

Do those things exit yes then it can happen in Ghana
Military Man 10 years ago

KEEP ON DREAMING.
IT'S GOOD FOR THE FOOL'S SELF ESTEEM

KEEP ON DREAMING.
IT'S GOOD FOR THE FOOL'S SELF ESTEEM
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

Chesterfield Faring Ltd. Announces Bullet Train to Be Developed in Ghana
Mar 27, 2015, 15:39 ET from Chesterfield Faring Ltd.

NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Ghana is pleased to announce that ...
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Chesterfield Faring Ltd. Announces Bullet Train to Be Developed in Ghana
Mar 27, 2015, 15:39 ET from Chesterfield Faring Ltd.

NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Republic of Ghana is pleased to announce that the Minister of Public Private Partnerships (PPP), the Honorable Dr. Rashid Pelpuo (MP), through the Office of the President, has recently exclusively engaged New York investment bank, Chesterfield Faring Ltd. (CFL) to devise a Request for Proposal (RFP) to build an elevated light rail mass transit commuter system connecting a newly developed trade zone and TOD (Transit Oriented Development) to the Accra Airport plus a connecting bullet train from Accra to Kumasi that will allow traffic to arrive from Accra to Kumasi line in less than 1.4 hours from station to station.

The RFP shall cover a 120,000 square meter TOD in Accra plus a 65,000 square meter TOD in Kumasi. Each TOD will include shopping, public and private parks and gardens, office towers, a hotel with conference spaces, and the balance residential towers (1,000 units) with full amenities. Each TOD may induce other developments in the locale. Initial estimates for Phase 1 of the RFP is USD $12 billion growing to USD $30 billion over the balance of the decade. Bids will be considered after the master plan of the rail and TOD are completed in the RFP.

Mr. Lawrence J. Selevan, the CEO of CFL, visited with the Honorable Dr. Pelpuo last week in Accra, Ghana. During his stay, Mr. Selevan met with the Departments of Transportation, Housing, and Finance to coordinate the underwriting of the RFP. In a quote from Mr. Selevan, "I believe that Ghana is ready for a state of the art mass transit system that will speed up the commute for millions of everyday citizens in both Accra and Kumasi. Also, the USD $30 billion should have a 3.0-3.5 multiplier effect increasing immediate economic activity to almost USD $100 billion before the end of the decade, as well as the aftermath of the investment; increasing GDP by almost 3% per annum, growing to over USD $2.0 billion annually. The immediate impact will be apparent as vehicular congestion allows more access and an easier flow of traffic, both for commuters and freight transportation."

The Honorable Dr. Pelpuo remarked, "We sought out the best firm with the greatest vision to improve the everyday lives of all of our citizens through an improved affordable transit system. We will be building beautiful sustainable 'cities within our city' that will be a model for all of Africa into the future."

Mr. Earl N. Caldwell II and Mr. Kevin A. Copeland of The Catalyst Group, a Ghanaian based real estate developer, has provided local guidance to CFL to navigate the local markets, demand drivers, and interpreted the macro vision for the RFP.

For further information contact Lawrence J. Selevan at the offices of Chesterfield Faring Ltd. at: 212.300.3775 or 212.405.2501.

SOURCE Chesterfield Faring Ltd.
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

A Chesterfield Faring driven effort to hose Ghana. Imagine, this same NDC government has not completed the Accra-Kumasi highway (correct- ROAD). Nothing they do or say appear to be connected to anything.

Sorry Mahama! Maha ...
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A Chesterfield Faring driven effort to hose Ghana. Imagine, this same NDC government has not completed the Accra-Kumasi highway (correct- ROAD). Nothing they do or say appear to be connected to anything.

Sorry Mahama! Mahama can't even solve dum-sor-dum-sor! Now Mr. Mahama wants a bullet train.
DUMHAMA 10 years ago

How are these Bullet Trains going robe powered in DumDum Ghana ............. by Generators???

How are these Bullet Trains going robe powered in DumDum Ghana ............. by Generators???
Nana 10 years ago

Like serious ????????????...we couldn't even manage locomotive how much more about maglev......hmmm

Like serious ????????????...we couldn't even manage locomotive how much more about maglev......hmmm
Jomoku 10 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA OOOOOOOOMG
This jokers think its "nkomfem"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA OOOOOOOOMG
This jokers think its "nkomfem"
TalkTalk 10 years ago

Eeeeeeeii Mahama for real ???? Power barge go suffer ooo !!!!

Eeeeeeeii Mahama for real ???? Power barge go suffer ooo !!!!
BOAKYE YIADOM GERMANY 10 years ago

we Ghanaians ask first have u solve dumso?n ask high speed train please come again i am sorry about my lovely nation

we Ghanaians ask first have u solve dumso?n ask high speed train please come again i am sorry about my lovely nation
Robert 10 years ago

You are still living in the 15th century. We are in the 20th century. You deserve more than that. Stop using computers and iPad. Hold your governments accountable and ask them for the 20th century products to catch up. You ne ...
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You are still living in the 15th century. We are in the 20th century. You deserve more than that. Stop using computers and iPad. Hold your governments accountable and ask them for the 20th century products to catch up. You need more that bullet trains.
kurtisdennis 10 years ago

when is Ghana going to grow? bullet trains are using one hour to make about 700km and we sit here to dream of 300km in 1.4hours. hummm.

when is Ghana going to grow? bullet trains are using one hour to make about 700km and we sit here to dream of 300km in 1.4hours. hummm.
koku 10 years ago

this is a hoax

this is a hoax
Osei Tutu 1 10 years ago

Ghana can never ever build a bullet train within this century. This is a dream that will never see day light.

Ghana can never ever build a bullet train within this century. This is a dream that will never see day light.
Ghanaman THE REAL 10 years ago

This is the sort of forward thinking and capital projects that are needed in Ghana for a positive change, apart for the beneficial jobs to be generated and the positive financial/technical benefits! This is the sort of projec ...
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This is the sort of forward thinking and capital projects that are needed in Ghana for a positive change, apart for the beneficial jobs to be generated and the positive financial/technical benefits! This is the sort of project(s) that I don't mind if we have to borrow for but, obviously, we'll have to solve the "Dumsor" headache if this excellent dream is to come to fruition!! Much more useful than these politically motivated wasteful local airport give aways!!!
Nii Ablorh 10 years ago

Dreamers

Dreamers
John mahama 10 years ago

Hahaha , I can't help laughing off what I just read. Maybe I'm dreaming. Someone tell me my eyes deceived me. What happened to the brt which is cheaper than what has been quoted for this project and with which type of energy ...
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Hahaha , I can't help laughing off what I just read. Maybe I'm dreaming. Someone tell me my eyes deceived me. What happened to the brt which is cheaper than what has been quoted for this project and with which type of energy, hahaha, elections in the corner promises have started. I would have wished him to tell us they will bring the moon to light our homes.
KING SOLOMON 10 years ago

Tel me your source of electricity power to run this system of transportation. Do you think what you have experience here in abroad is for the weak minded people..."""??? You must first think of permanent source of electric po ...
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Tel me your source of electricity power to run this system of transportation. Do you think what you have experience here in abroad is for the weak minded people..."""??? You must first think of permanent source of electric power....pls Dumsor power an not empower these service. Don't lie to The people of my beloved land.
adanko 10 years ago

as for the multifying effects of avery project we all know. The problem with NDC is to stsrt telling us about what will come out of a project when even the step, which is to secure funds for the project has not been started. ...
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as for the multifying effects of avery project we all know. The problem with NDC is to stsrt telling us about what will come out of a project when even the step, which is to secure funds for the project has not been started. So let us solve our dumsor challenge first because without that all this bullet trains can NOT move
the lone crusader! 10 years ago

They call themselves engineers drs. Profs and refuse to think invent and innovate crying blabla like paupers.is int these overdued?aaaah its better late than never .mr pulpio welldone.

They call themselves engineers drs. Profs and refuse to think invent and innovate crying blabla like paupers.is int these overdued?aaaah its better late than never .mr pulpio welldone.

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