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The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that the much-anticipated Tema–Mpakadan railway line is set to commence full operations from 1st October 2025, following the successful completion of test runs.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Wednesday, September 17, the Minister confirmed that all technical assessments on the line have been completed, paving the way for commercial services to begin.
“We have done a test run on the Tema–Mpakadan rail line and it ended yesterday [Tuesday],” Mr Nikpe stated.
“So by 1st October, God willing, we will start the first operations from Tema to Mpakadan. We have finished with the test runs, and everything is set for us to start operations.”
The Minister also disclosed that the necessary rolling stock has been made ready. “The two coaches have been fixed and that is why we are able to do the test runs,” he added.
The Tema–Mpakadan rail line forms part of the Eastern Railway Corridor project, which is expected to play a critical role in enhancing transportation between the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions.
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