Six months after its official commissioning on November 22, 2024, the much-anticipated 97.7-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway line remains non-operational, dashing commuters' hopes for a reliable transportation alternative along Ghana's Eastern Corridor.
The standard gauge railway-launched by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and supported by two Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains-was intended to enhance passenger and cargo movement.
However, persistent challenges have stalled commercial operations.
Constructed at a cost of US$447 million through a credit facility from the India Export-Import Bank, the line was positioned as a major step toward revitalizing Ghana's rail sector.
