Government signs MoU with Russia for rail project

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Ghanaman 8 years ago

And what would the students learn - how to be train drivers and train fitters?

And what would the students learn - how to be train drivers and train fitters?
GYIGYI 8 years ago

You're a fool. Sorry

You're a fool. Sorry
OYOKOBA 8 years ago

I am very impressed by Nana Addo's transformative leadership. Incorruptible visionary leadership, with his able lieutenant, Bawumia, at his side, is already yielding huge results and potentials.

My only question is the 3 ...
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I am very impressed by Nana Addo's transformative leadership. Incorruptible visionary leadership, with his able lieutenant, Bawumia, at his side, is already yielding huge results and potentials.

My only question is the 3.6ft tracks gauge. I remember way back in the 1970s during the Acheampong's regime, authorities lamenting that our railway tracks gauge was too narrow to enable direct linkage with our francophone neighbours. I hope that concern has been factored into this new ventures.

What a better place it would be if our railway tracks can be upgraded to have the same track gauge as Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo, in fact, if the whole ECOWAS region can have the same railway tracks gauge, so that a train can leave Takoradi to Niamey without stopping at Paga because our 3.6ft gauge is too narrow to enable seamless transition. Bravo Nana Addo and Bawumia. I think you are the leadership we have been waiting for, for so long. Ayekoo! Well done already.
Paa Kwame 8 years ago

The students will learn Railway Engineering. I see it to be comprised of aspects of Goetechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The development of rail transport would be one ...
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The students will learn Railway Engineering. I see it to be comprised of aspects of Goetechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The development of rail transport would be one of the best things to happen in Ghana. It should be strongly supported.
Ghana-Ba 8 years ago

Nana and Rissia

Nana and Rissia
Nana 8 years ago

Sounds exciting if it is implemented. I pray it becomes a reality.

Sounds exciting if it is implemented. I pray it becomes a reality.
AGBESI KWESI 8 years ago

NDC is undemocratic. The D in the NDC simply means DemonCratic. NDC is a stupid and lawless party. NDC is full of criminals. The discovery of a spying device by an Israeli detective in the office of Amewu is a clear indicatio ...
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NDC is undemocratic. The D in the NDC simply means DemonCratic. NDC is a stupid and lawless party. NDC is full of criminals. The discovery of a spying device by an Israeli detective in the office of Amewu is a clear indication that the stand-alone-spying-device was actively working. Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said the claim by the former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Inusah Fuseini, that the gadgets belonged to him but were not functional could not be true since he (Fuseini) could have removed them when he was leaving office or informed his successor about the presence of such devices in the office after he had left office.
The majority leader said Mr Amewu had indicated that he received some visitors in his office and that when they (visitors) were leaving one of them who had a very sophisticated handset caught a signal of the presence of the bugging gadgets, after which he alerted the minister. He said when a search was conducted, it was detected that the bugging gadgets had secretly been installed behind the Coat of Arms which was hanging on the wall.
Remember, NDC is vehemently opposing the $19Bn Chinese cash. Remember that agreement will be initiated in this same Amewu’s office. The 58% concession to Ibrahim Mahama was also signed in this same office. What it means is that the NDC intentionally planted the spying device in Amewu’s office to protect Ibrahim Mahama’s interest. This give away concession was given to Ibrahim Mahama by his crooked brother John Mahama.
kusa 8 years ago

Russia Railway??? what the heck is this.. Is this what Ghana Voted For?

Russia Railway??? what the heck is this.. Is this what Ghana Voted For?
Tony 8 years ago

Oh kusa

Oh kusa
Paa Kwame 8 years ago

Yes, Russian Railway. Seen the size of Russia's landmass? It has one of the most extensive rail networks in the world and has rich experience in that sector. What is more, they want Ghanaians to build and operate the system s ...
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Yes, Russian Railway. Seen the size of Russia's landmass? It has one of the most extensive rail networks in the world and has rich experience in that sector. What is more, they want Ghanaians to build and operate the system so we should position ourselves and take advantage and make it work this time around. It cannot get better than that.

Geo 8 years ago

If you had nothing to say stop joking men.

If you had nothing to say stop joking men.
Citizen 8 years ago

I am very much in sync with what Oyokoba said regarding the width of the railway line. We must build it in such a way as to match guages found in other West African countries. I believe most modern guages measure 4 feet or m ...
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I am very much in sync with what Oyokoba said regarding the width of the railway line. We must build it in such a way as to match guages found in other West African countries. I believe most modern guages measure 4 feet or more. Please let's make this a modern infrastructure but not anything that falls short in any way. Long live Nana Addo, a true son of Ghana who has the welfare of his people at heart. Long live NPP!!!
Kwasi Asante RI USA 8 years ago

Kusa, have you ever travel by train in Russia? Otherwise turn your voice to mute.You don't question Chinese who imports their own workforce. Keep mute on the subject don't expose your ....

Kusa, have you ever travel by train in Russia? Otherwise turn your voice to mute.You don't question Chinese who imports their own workforce. Keep mute on the subject don't expose your ....
NPP All The Way 8 years ago

Fucking idiot, what did your useless party (NDC) do to improve Ghana's railway network??

Fucking idiot, what did your useless party (NDC) do to improve Ghana's railway network??
Navolongo 8 years ago

Railway university , Agriculture university on to Zongo university on and on. What was University of Science and Technology established for?

Railway university , Agriculture university on to Zongo university on and on. What was University of Science and Technology established for?
Sankofa 8 years ago

It will provide additional training y=to what KNUST is providing.

We have a University of Mining in Tarkwa, as well as the new Technical Universities..

It will provide additional training y=to what KNUST is providing.

We have a University of Mining in Tarkwa, as well as the new Technical Universities..
GHANAMAN 8 years ago

Beats me why past adminstrations did not bother to fix this important transport medium.
WELL DONE , NANA !

Beats me why past adminstrations did not bother to fix this important transport medium.
WELL DONE , NANA !
Pkf 8 years ago

There are a lot of people both in Ghana and Burkina with high invested interest in not having the railways built,because they have to maintain a monopoly in transport by road. The same politics why our mass transport services ...
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There are a lot of people both in Ghana and Burkina with high invested interest in not having the railways built,because they have to maintain a monopoly in transport by road. The same politics why our mass transport services cannot flourish-taxi drivers and owners sabotage.
leYeboah 8 years ago

What? People voted for a good governance free from corruption which unfortunately has eluded the continent. I want for our leaders to pledge their allegiance to the principles of non alignment that will enable them to get wha ...
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What? People voted for a good governance free from corruption which unfortunately has eluded the continent. I want for our leaders to pledge their allegiance to the principles of non alignment that will enable them to get whatever help they can get in order to dig their citizens out of poverty; with no string attached. Of course we have to reject baites that will jeopardize our freedoms and the rule of law.
Mawutor 8 years ago

This sounds good but how modern is the Russian railway industry. I was expecting partners from Japan and China whose rail and coaches are the most modern and comfortable.

This sounds good but how modern is the Russian railway industry. I was expecting partners from Japan and China whose rail and coaches are the most modern and comfortable.

Kwasi Asante RI USA 8 years ago

Trains from Ghana should not necessarily ride through neighbor country cities. Trans from Ghana may arrive at the borders and transfer passengers on transit to continue travel. Because Ghana and near countries may not share r ...
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Trains from Ghana should not necessarily ride through neighbor country cities. Trans from Ghana may arrive at the borders and transfer passengers on transit to continue travel. Because Ghana and near countries may not share revenue; but agree on service coordination.
Ab 8 years ago

This is over due exercise. Those in the diaspora who are whining raise the alarm that introducing railways fro Accra -Paga will reduce the plight of the Kayakaya girls in the country.

This is over due exercise. Those in the diaspora who are whining raise the alarm that introducing railways fro Accra -Paga will reduce the plight of the Kayakaya girls in the country.
GHANAMAN THE REAL 8 years ago

Oh Ghana, why will these blinkered Govt Officials go and waste our scarce resources on an outmoded narrow gauge railway system instead of thinking ahead with a wide gauge system which can handle fast trains in the future as o ...
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Oh Ghana, why will these blinkered Govt Officials go and waste our scarce resources on an outmoded narrow gauge railway system instead of thinking ahead with a wide gauge system which can handle fast trains in the future as our needs grow? Can someone enlighten us with the reasons for sticking with the old rail track system we've had since the colonial days when even the old rolling stock can be re-modelled for a wide gauge track system??? Why oh why Ghana????
P.O. Addai 8 years ago

I am not happy at all about the MOU between Ghana and Russian Railway Company which suggests that they are going to build a single track rail system. If we have decided to rebuild our railways, let us do something new and ben ...
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I am not happy at all about the MOU between Ghana and Russian Railway Company which suggests that they are going to build a single track rail system. If we have decided to rebuild our railways, let us do something new and beneficial in the long term. As for a single track, I beg to differ. At least a double track will do if we cannot have a multiple track system.
Citizen 8 years ago

We need a wider gauge railway system that can take modern coaches including double decker coaches. We need double line to improve efficiency if travel. The new Lines should be operated with electricity so that we could travel ...
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We need a wider gauge railway system that can take modern coaches including double decker coaches. We need double line to improve efficiency if travel. The new Lines should be operated with electricity so that we could travel faster and transact business faster in the country. Workers coyldvstay far away from their work placescand commute to and fro work. An efficient railway will save our roads from these destructive tankers and trucks.

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