The Minister of Transport, Mr Jo­seph Bukari Nikpe, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Ghana Railway Develop­ment Authority (GRDA) to work with professionalism and integrity to revamp the country's deteriorat­ed railway sector.Expressing confidence in them, he underscored that the Board's work would be central to the realisation of government's vision to modernise the railway system as part of broader efforts to reposi­tion the economy.According to the Minister, the railway sector remains a crucial pillar in the country's development agenda, and the government was relying on the newly constituted Board to spearhead initiatives that would attract private investment and promote innovation in the sub-sector.Speaking at a briefing inaugural ceremony held in Accra on Friday, Mr Nikpe emphasised that the Board's collective expertise would be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of an efficient and mod­ern railway system that serves all Ghanaians and supports sustain­able economic growth.The event, held in line with Section 4(2) of the Railways Act, 2008 (Act 779), marked the formal constitution of the eleven-member Board appointed by the President in accordance with Article 70 of the 1992 Constitution.He reiterated government's commitment to transforming the railway sector as a key compo­nent of the National Democratic Congress's "Resetting Ghana Manifesto.""The revamping of our railway system is not just about laying tracks," he stated. "It is about laying the foundations for industri­al growth, improving logistics and trade, connecting communities, and creating sustainable jobs."He added that a functioning rail system would reduce pressure on roads, cut transport costs, and enhance movement within and beyond Ghana.Touching on the challenges facing the sector, the Minister outlined issues including obsolete infrastructure, outdated rolling stock, poor maintenance, inade­quate financing, and limited techni­cal capacity.This, he lamented that opera­tions across the country's 947km narrow gauge network had fallen to unacceptable levels.The newly sworn-in Board members are Mr Richard Abu­ri-Yinga Anamoo as the Chairman, Dr Frederick Appoh, Mr George Lomotey, Mr George Debrah, Mr Komla Wogbemase, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, Mr Kwame Kwakye, Dr James Kofi Kutsoati, Ms Nafisatu Iddrisu, and Mr Tanko Mohammed as members.Mr Nikpe reminded the Board of their legal mandate under Sec­tion 5 of Act 779, which includes ensuring the effective performance of the Authority, initiating sound management policies, and over­seeing the Railway Development Fund.He urged the Board to adhere to good governance practices, stressing that it must report directly to the Ministry and refrain from assuming management roles.