The Government of Ghana, through the National Railway Development Agency, recently signed an agreement to build a 51-kilometer-long standard-gauge railway line from Eduadin to Obuasi in the Ashati region, which is part of the Western Railway Line, which runs from Takoradi The port is to Kumasi, and the branch line is from Dunkwa to Awaso.

The US$419 million contract was signed with India-based AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd. The company is a company under the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and is undertaking the construction of the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. In addition to the construction of the railway under the new agreement and contract, Afcon will also build 6 railway stations and pedestrian bridges along the line.

The project is expected to be delivered within 36 months from the date of construction.

Kumasi-Obuasi Standard Gauge Railway

On the other hand, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also initiated the construction of the 83.5 km Kumasi-Obuasi standard gauge railway line, which is also the western railway line. a part of.

The project will be carried out by David Walter Co., Ltd. and is expected to revive the Kaase industrial town. The chairman of the company, Mr. David Asante, expressed his gratitude to the West African government company for trusting their ability and professionalism and awarding the contract to his company.

He also called on the government to give more consideration to indigenous companies and promote the private sector. Editor/Huang Lijun