{"id":97777,"date":"2025-10-09T14:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=97777"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:24:58","slug":"german-embassy-joynews-climate-talks-stakeholders-renew-calls-for-govt-to-revive-ghanas-railway-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=97777","title":{"rendered":"German Embassy-JoyNews Climate Talks: Stakeholders renew calls for gov\u2019t to revive Ghana\u2019s railway system"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Across Africa, road transport continues to dominate both freight and passenger movement, despite the existence of a more cost-efficient and sustainable alternative which is the railway. <\/p>\n

Rail transport is particularly well-suited for bulk goods, minerals, long-distance travel, and trade to ports, all of which significantly contribute to national economic growth.<\/p>\n

In Ghana, however, road transport remains the primary mode for both passengers and freight. This dominance stems from the steady decline of the country\u2019s railway infrastructure over the decades. <\/p>\n

Accessibility to railway services has drastically reduced, largely due to inadequate maintenance by successive governments and the destructive impact of illegal mining activities, which have damaged sections of the Takoradi\u2013Nsuta railway line.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the German Embassy\u2013JoyNews Climate Talks on the theme \u201cSustainable Mobility for Ghana: Unlocking the Potential of Railway Transport,\u201d the Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area in the Western Region, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, urged the government to fulfill its duty to support and resource those entrusted with safeguarding the railway system.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not the duty of the workers to maintain the railway tracks; that responsibility rests with those in governance,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

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Adding an academic perspective to the discussion, Transport Planning Expert and former Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) highlighted the environmental and socioeconomic benefits Ghana stands to gain from developing a sustainable railway system. <\/p>\n

He noted that such a system would significantly reduce emissions, improve public health, and save communities substantial costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are parts of the country that are transport-poor, particularly those residing in the central corridor. This affects their mobility and livelihoods. Therefore, it is essential that we keenly focus on improving our railway system,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, also expressed optimism, stating that the government is taking concrete steps to revive the railway sector, a vital component of Ghana\u2019s economic, industrial, and resource development.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe main challenge has been transporting these resources to designated ports for export and refining. However, with the government\u2019s pledge to revamp the Western Corridor Rail Line in partnership with the private sector, concrete action is being taken,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The German Embassy\u2013JoyNews Climate Talks on \u201cSustainable Mobility for Ghana: Unlocking the Potential of Railway Transport\u201d reinforced the urgent need to revive Ghana\u2019s rail system as a path toward cleaner, more efficient, and inclusive transport. <\/p>\n

The dialogue called for stronger commitment, investment, and collaboration to position rail at the heart of the country\u2019s sustainable development agenda.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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