US$398m Tema-Akosombo rail facility approved

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Ndur 9 years ago

Where are the UP/NPP Asante Akyem Matsemeho devils are?

Where are the UP/NPP Asante Akyem Matsemeho devils are?
Grow Up Man 9 years ago

Just because we borrowed money again does not result into any meaningful development..NDUR.. YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF WHO IS ACTUALLY BENEFITING.. Fool

Just because we borrowed money again does not result into any meaningful development..NDUR.. YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF WHO IS ACTUALLY BENEFITING.. Fool
Say no to old age president 9 years ago

They thinking of how to haw because they always associates with wolfs hahaha

They thinking of how to haw because they always associates with wolfs hahaha
Patriotic citizen 9 years ago

Thief Mahama and his people milking Ghana dry,,

Thief Mahama and his people milking Ghana dry,,
Tiger 9 years ago

So what happened to the Boankra Inland Port project?. The railway line that was supposed to be rehabilitated from Boakra to Tema. Bunch of clowns in control

So what happened to the Boankra Inland Port project?. The railway line that was supposed to be rehabilitated from Boakra to Tema. Bunch of clowns in control
kojo 9 years ago

How many did UP/NPP did for 8 years with minister of railways?

How many did UP/NPP did for 8 years with minister of railways?
affani 9 years ago

Why did NPP fail to do it ? They were 8 years in power.

Why did NPP fail to do it ? They were 8 years in power.
Sankofa 9 years ago

The Boankra inland port will be linked to Tema harbour by this railway line and its extension.

The 'clowns in control' are implementing a master development plan.

The Boankra inland port will be linked to Tema harbour by this railway line and its extension.

The 'clowns in control' are implementing a master development plan.
Tiger 9 years ago

We need the source that says the railway line from Boankra Inland port will be linked to Tema-Akosombo line.Where is that master plan? The stagnation of the Boankra inland port project is all due to dirty politics exhibited b ...
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We need the source that says the railway line from Boankra Inland port will be linked to Tema-Akosombo line.Where is that master plan? The stagnation of the Boankra inland port project is all due to dirty politics exhibited by demented african leaders. "If my party did not start a project, that project will not be completed by my party, because no one will give my party the credit for completing the project" Lots of money has already gone into that project, with a huge completed but empty administration building sitting in the bush deteriorating. The number of jobs that the project will potentially create for the youth in the region is unimaginable. Yet, dirty prolitricks is hurting the project. Why should any level headed government who claim to be doing everything possible to create jobs in the country will abandon the Boankra Inland port project and start Akosombo railway project from scratch? What explanation does NDC have for abandoning the Boankra project. Is NDC expecting any votes from the Ejisu-Juaben municipality? Good Luck.
Nana Osei Tutu-AkofoAddo Cocain 9 years ago

That is a good effort. Lets do same for Accra and Kumasi and Accra Cape Coast, and later Kuamsi and the North You may say Airlines cover these places, but costs are very high outside the reach of average Ghanaians

That is a good effort. Lets do same for Accra and Kumasi and Accra Cape Coast, and later Kuamsi and the North You may say Airlines cover these places, but costs are very high outside the reach of average Ghanaians

asante yaw 9 years ago

Why ? It could be done over 10 years ,step by step. Had NPP started it years ago it would have been finished by now.

Why ? It could be done over 10 years ,step by step. Had NPP started it years ago it would have been finished by now.
yaa 9 years ago

jm toasooooooo...so u can link us to accra--ksi...accra---western region then to the north to bring food grown to be brought to city centres so money will enter the pockets of farmers and our mothers in the markets too and ot ...
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jm toasooooooo...so u can link us to accra--ksi...accra---western region then to the north to bring food grown to be brought to city centres so money will enter the pockets of farmers and our mothers in the markets too and others..it will open up Ghana.. ..we the silent voters will let it happen
yaa 9 years ago

ghanaweb continue to publish this poll that u think will tune the minds of people fool ur selves...woyomI continue changing head lines...u will laugh at the wrong side of the mouth..manbofo manbofo manbofo...

ghanaweb continue to publish this poll that u think will tune the minds of people fool ur selves...woyomI continue changing head lines...u will laugh at the wrong side of the mouth..manbofo manbofo manbofo...
Akwasi 9 years ago

We are in modern times, this single lane rail lines are not the best. We must think big and go for dual carriage lines so that movement would be convenient indeed. As it is now the same train that goes would be the same that ...
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We are in modern times, this single lane rail lines are not the best. We must think big and go for dual carriage lines so that movement would be convenient indeed. As it is now the same train that goes would be the same that will return, that is not a big dream.
TRUTH 9 years ago

Thanks for your opinion but you are aware of the fact despite all these social infrastructure projects, we have people talking about Ghana's debt stock and not the future benefit of these projects. So I think the debt matter ...
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Thanks for your opinion but you are aware of the fact despite all these social infrastructure projects, we have people talking about Ghana's debt stock and not the future benefit of these projects. So I think the debt matter was well considered before this agreement was approved by parliament.
Say no to old age president 9 years ago

You are right we always short on most important things but let wait if the lands allocated for them then I think it shall be done soon than later

You are right we always short on most important things but let wait if the lands allocated for them then I think it shall be done soon than later
Tiger teeth 9 years ago

Another means for the thieves to steal our money .

Another means for the thieves to steal our money .
samson hayford 9 years ago

Its a laudable idea.But l ubsurd and disgusting to hear people, specially npp activists talking of inflated prices of contracts when they are the same people that aprove the loan. Stop dirty stinky politics

Its a laudable idea.But l ubsurd and disgusting to hear people, specially npp activists talking of inflated prices of contracts when they are the same people that aprove the loan. Stop dirty stinky politics
Kwame 9 years ago

we need a lot of these so that food from hinterland can get to us quickly

we need a lot of these so that food from hinterland can get to us quickly
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

I am very concerned about the quality of Railway System any company in India can provide to meet the 21st Century standards as seen in Europe, Japan and China.

We must be very careful what we get our hands into for a con ...
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I am very concerned about the quality of Railway System any company in India can provide to meet the 21st Century standards as seen in Europe, Japan and China.

We must be very careful what we get our hands into for a contract as vital as this. To say our Railway system needs overhauling and expansion to the remotest parts of the country would be an understatement. But we should not rush to sign deals that may superficially and initially look cheap but would cost us dearly in the future, as well as fail to deliver lasting quality that meets current modern trending standards.

With our Population growing exponentially and people in constant movements all over, it behooves the Government to build only a durable fast-running Railway system.

We are tired of settling with mediocrity only to pay for endless costly structural repairs. We need to pay attention to what systems we build to support our Economy and lifestyle that would not drain us of our resources. Until we drastically improve upon our maintenance culture that is woefully inadequate, the country must embark upon Systems that demand least maintenance, and guarantee lasting qualities. How the Government bypassed the Train-makers like Siemens, Bombadier, Alstom, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, I have no clue.

We better not repeat the mistakes of the past when Krobo Edusei of Nkrumah's Regime was embroiled in a fishy 10%-Commission deal to contract old and dilapidated Railway Coaches from Communist Eastern Europe that eventually crippled our Railway System.

Why can't we pursue the Maglevs (Magnetic Levitation) and other bullet-train systems of the World, promising both comfort and quality, plus environmentally sound, modern luxurious travel and durability? We must also develop a Rail System that can handle our bulk goods and produce between the ports and the remote centers of production.

Long Live Ghana!!!

Say no to old age president 9 years ago

Indians has very good engineers for the century and the demand unless our people short hand them like we always do as Africans

Indians has very good engineers for the century and the demand unless our people short hand them like we always do as Africans
Sankofa 9 years ago

Good points raised, Owura Berko.

Whereas we need to thing big, we also need to consider cost without compromising quality. Siemens and other industry leaders will provide you with cutting edge technology, but can we afford ...
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Good points raised, Owura Berko.

Whereas we need to thing big, we also need to consider cost without compromising quality. Siemens and other industry leaders will provide you with cutting edge technology, but can we afford it given our huge national debt? If India can provide us with a fit-for-purpose system at an affordable cost and provide the funding, why not settle for that?

Krobo Edusei's coaches did not cripple our rail system - lack of proper maintenance, political will and foresight did.
Akora 9 years ago

We thank God

We thank God
Ibrahim 9 years ago

Mahama is a visionary, fair and decisive leader who focus is to build Ghana irrespective of the criticisms and allegations labeled against him by his opponents. His 4yrs has seen a lot of massive investment in social infrastr ...
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Mahama is a visionary, fair and decisive leader who focus is to build Ghana irrespective of the criticisms and allegations labeled against him by his opponents. His 4yrs has seen a lot of massive investment in social infrastructure aimed at improving the live of ordinary Ghanaian. lets not heed the NPP for 8yrs nothing better.
Charles Agbenu 9 years ago

Uneconomic development meant to satisfy ethnocentric sentiments--a voodoo development. Who will benefit from this investment

Uneconomic development meant to satisfy ethnocentric sentiments--a voodoo development. Who will benefit from this investment
Sankofa 9 years ago

You and 25 million other Ghanaians stand to benefit from this railway line.

Think carefully before you expose your foolishness on this forum.

You and 25 million other Ghanaians stand to benefit from this railway line.

Think carefully before you expose your foolishness on this forum.
Afr Amer Vodou Lover for Life! 9 years ago

Negro in Africa knocking his Ancestors beliefs system because he's found 'religion'...darn fool!

He knocks railroading location without understanding a railroad any place in Ghana that is functioning lifts all of the Ghana ...
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Negro in Africa knocking his Ancestors beliefs system because he's found 'religion'...darn fool!

He knocks railroading location without understanding a railroad any place in Ghana that is functioning lifts all of the Ghanaian economy.

I worked nearly 20 years for a railroad in the US.The 9th biggest railroad company in the US.
All I know is this, the building or railroads across the entire US, piece by piece, area by area is what made the US a first world country via economic development.

Here in the US, railroad jobs are some of the best jobs a person can get in the US, without advanced college degrees. The unions within the railroad system in the US rank among the best in America.
Johnson 9 years ago

Pres Mahama too good. The youth should vote massively for him. He is a great president. The God chosen man with a vision for Ghana

Pres Mahama too good. The youth should vote massively for him. He is a great president. The God chosen man with a vision for Ghana
Supporter 9 years ago

Amen! Amen!!

Amen! Amen!!
ahasuerus 9 years ago

so you ghanaians cant you talk without politics and insulting others. thinking our to build up a nation and you are people thinking about politics how asem oooo

so you ghanaians cant you talk without politics and insulting others. thinking our to build up a nation and you are people thinking about politics how asem oooo

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