Also known as: GRDA
Ghana Railway Development Authority — state entity responsible for rail operations and infrastructure, recently received locomotives for freight services.
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The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has received two locomotives and 20 freight wagons for container and cargo operations, 11 days ahead of schedule. …
GRDA receives 2 locomotives, 20 freight wagons ahead of scheduleJoy Online
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has raised serious concerns over the increasing misuse of sections of the Tema–Mpakadan railway corridor by residents, with some individuals reportedly turning parts of the track into resting areas and even makeshift homes. …
GRDA to prosecute encroachers on Tema–Mpakadan railway projectJoy Online
… Engineers from the Ghana Railway Development Authority and the Ghana Railway Company Limited were quickly dispatched to the scene to assess the structural damage to the tracks and coordinate the technical recovery of the derailed carriages. …
Commuters stranded as train derails after crushing stray cattle at AvenorJoy Online
… The workers also accused the Ghana Railway Development Authority of operating railway services contrary to Section 98 of the Railways Act, 2008 (Act 779), which bars the Authority from managing railway operations. …
Ghana Railway workers demand payment of salary arrears, clarity on future of companyRetired and serving railway workers in Kumasi have been issued a three-month eviction notice by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to vacate bungalows on railway lands at Adum, where some have lived for over 30 years. Many occupants fear homelessness, and some pensioners remain there because their retirement benefits have not been fully paid.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Retired and serving railway workers in Kumasi have been issued a three-month eviction notice by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to vacate bungalows on railway lands at Adum, where some have lived for over 30 years. Many occupants fear homelessness, and some pensioners remain there because their retirement benefits have not been fully paid.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Manganese Company is seeking a strategic partnership with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority for a concession at Takoradi Port to transport mining equipment and export refined manganese products. The company is also engaging the Ghana Railway Development Authority to explore reviving rail services for mining communities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Transport has launched measures to reduce container clearance delays at Tema Port through closer collaboration among inspection and processing agencies, aiming to lower demurrage costs for businesses and consumers and speed up cargo movement.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The State Interests and Governance Authority proposes liquidating the Ghana Railway Company Limited and transferring its employees to the Ghana Railway Development Authority, transforming GRDA into a combined commercial and regulatory body to address prolonged financial and operational challenges in the sector.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Railway Workers Union is calling on government to expedite completion of the 20-kilometre Takoradi-Nsuta section of the Western Railway Line, arguing it will boost mineral haulage capacity, reduce road damage from heavy trucks, and create jobs. The union's push follows government settlement of 20 months of salary arrears owed to Ghana Railway Company workers.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's state-owned enterprises recorded a consolidated net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in the 2025 financial year, ending four consecutive years of net losses, according to SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report. Total SOE revenue increased by 28.12 per cent from GH¢137.64 billion to GH¢176.43 billion, marking a significant turnaround from the GH¢2.25 billion net loss in 2024.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority's DMU 002 train collided with a goat near Ashaiman Station on July 31, damaging the lower front section; the train was carrying about 150 passengers and no injuries were recorded. V-Rail has completed repairs, and the incident underscores risks posed by animals straying onto railway tracks.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority has warned the public not to purchase or lease railway lands and buildings from individuals without official approval, citing reports of illegal sales and leases in the Western, Western North and Ashanti Regions. The Authority stated such transactions violate the Railways Act and other laws, and will not be recognised or regularised.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Transport Ministry defended its acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, saying critics misunderstood railway engineering by equating age with obsolescence. The ministry said the British Rail Class 56 locomotives underwent extensive refurbishment in the United Kingdom, including engine and electrical system overhauls, are backed by a five-year warranty, and meet modern safety standards.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says the Ministry of Transport is preparing an official response to the opposition New Patriotic Party's concerns about the government's acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority has received two locomotives and 20 freight wagons eleven days ahead of schedule for container and cargo operations. The equipment will undergo technical commissioning and operational checks before entering service to strengthen rail freight operations and support cargo transportation efficiency across Ghana.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority says residents are misusing sections of the Tema–Mpakadan railway line as resting areas and makeshift homes, creating safety risks. The GRDA will now intensify enforcement and hand offenders over for prosecution.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A passenger train on the Tema–Accra line derailed on Thursday morning after striking two stray cows on the tracks near Avenor station, stranding scores of commuters and suspending all services along the corridor.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Workers of Ghana Railway Company Limited are calling for immediate government intervention to address prolonged salary arrears and worsening working conditions, citing years of neglect, withdrawal of government subventions, and deterioration of railway infrastructure that has exposed staff to unsafe conditions with defective machinery and improvised equipment.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →