The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has expressed deep concern about the near-collapse of Ghana's railway sector, highlighting its adverse effects on the local economy of Sekondi-Takoradi.
He noted that the poor performance of the sector has significantly disrupted economic activities, affecting various affiliated industries and businesses within the Western Region.
According to him, the continuous decline of the railway sector over the years has negatively impacted ancillary and value-chain activities that depend on rail transport.
He emphasised that reviving the sector would stimulate economic growth, create more jobs, and enhance trade in the region. "The railway sector is almost dead," he lamented.
