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Railway stations in Ghana

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The railway stations in Ghana serve a rail network concentrated in the south of the country.

Maps

  • [http://www.unhcr.org/publ/PUBL/3dee2c720.pdf UNHCR Atlas Map Ghana] - shows Topography.
  • [https://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/map/profile/ghana.pdf UN Map Ghana] - shows Provinces
  • [http://ghana-net.com/Documents/ghana-Karte1_edited.jpg GhanaNet Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019165709/http://ghana-net.com/Documents/ghana-Karte1_edited.jpg |date=2018-10-19 }}

Towns served by rail

= Existing =

The following towns or villages currently have or had rail service in Ghana; {{RailGauge|1067mm}} gauge unless otherwise noted :

File:Overzicht perron met overkapping - Accra - 20375383 - RCE.jpg

File:Front of Takoradi Railway Station, Sekondi-Takoradi.jpg

== East ==

  • Accra - (E) - port, capital city: Accra Central Station
  • Baatsona
  • Asoprochona - suburban terminus
  • Koforidua (E)File:Train In Accra 001.jpg
  • Pokoasi - (E/C) - junction
  • Shai Hills - (E)
  • Tema - (E) - port in east - proposed suburban terminus 2008 [http://www.ghanacedi.gov.gh/index1.php?linkid=227&archiveid=625&page=1&adate=01%2F12%2F2009 A Tema Port (E) proposed] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001141003/http://www.ghanacedi.gov.gh/index1.php?linkid=227 |date=2009-10-01 }}. ghanacedi.gov.gh.

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  • Nsawam - (E)
  • Koforidua (E)
  • Nkawkaw - (E)
  • Ejisu - (E)
  • Nsuta
  • Juaso (C)
  • Konongo, Ghana (E)
  • Boankra (E) - inland port
  • Kumasi (E/W) - junction {{Cite web|url=https://www.railjournal.com/regions/africa/ghanas-standard-gauge-eastern-line-approved/|title=Ghana’s standard-gauge eastern line approved|first=David|last=Burroughs|date=April 8, 2019|website=International Railway Journal}}

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== West ==

Railway in the western part of Ghana is formalised by the Western Railway Line and has stations passing through the following towns.

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== Centre ==

== Eastern Border ==

  • {{RailGauge|1000mm}} gauge
  • {{flagicon|Togo}} Lomé - Togo
  • {{flagicon|Togo}} {{flagicon|Ghana}} - border
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Aflao - Diamond Cement Ghana Limited factory at Aflao to the Lomé Port is expected to be completed in early 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://www.railpage.com.au/f-p1895531.htm#1895531|title = Railpage}}{{Cite web |url=http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/18126-rail-line-linking-diamond-cement-lome-port-completed.html |title=Cement siding opened. |access-date=2014-02-27 |archive-date=2014-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303071546/http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/18126-rail-line-linking-diamond-cement-lome-port-completed.html |url-status=dead }}

= Proposed =

This list includes regauged stations.

== Far Northern Line (West) ==

(far western line) Railway Gazette International June 2008 p354 (Map)[http://www.modernghana.com/news/100450/1/canada-supports-ghana-burkina-faso-railway-project.html Canada supports Ghana-Burkina Faso railway project]. modernghana.com.

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== Far Northern Line (East) ==

{{railgauge|1435mm}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-and-burkina-to-connect-by-railway.html|title = Contractors asked to submit bids for Ghana-Burkina Faso rail}} under construction 2020

  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Paga (0 km)
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}}-{{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} - Border (Ghana-Burkina Faso) {{Cite web|url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/infrastructure/railways-are-coming-into-ghana-in-a-big-way-says-president/48211.article|title=Railways are coming into Ghana in a big way, says President|first=Railway Gazette|last=International2019-03-20T06:00:00+00:00|website=Railway Gazette International}}
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Po
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Dakola
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Zabre
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Tenkodogo
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Manga
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Bagre
  • {{flagicon|Burkina Faso}} Ouagadougou - junction - national capital (166 km) (1000 km from Tema)

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== ECOWAS Coastal Line ==

  • (proposed 2010) [http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2010/12/ghana-proposed-ecowas-coastal-line/ Ghana proposed ECOWAS coastal line]. railwaysafrica.com. December 2010.
  • {{flagicon|Togo}} Aflao - near border in east with Togo, and capital Lomé.
  • {{flagicon|Togo}} {{flagicon|Ghana}} Togo-Ghana border
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Tema
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Accra - national capital
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Winneba
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Cape Coast (regional capital Central Region, Ghana)
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Takoradi (regional capital Western Region, Ghana)
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} Omanpe
  • {{flagicon|Ghana}} {{flagicon|Côte d'Ivoire}} Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire border

= Approved =

  • Kumasi - (W/E) junction (2010)
  • Bolgatanga
  • Navrongo
  • Paga - near Burkina Faso[http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news97095.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News Ghana to Receive Loan from China Exim Bank] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226165334/http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news97095.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News |date=2021-02-26 }}. railway-technology.com. 28 September 2010.

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(far eastern line)

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= Suburban =

(Suburban line)

  • Accra
  • Sakumono
  • Asoprochona
  • Tema - large port to east of Accra [http://railnews.korail.go.kr/20080203/09313.html 가나 아크라~테마 노선 강화 사업 구상]{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • Kasoa
  • Winneba - west of Accra on coast.
  • Madina

Lake Volta branch to east:

  • Achimota (E) - junction
  • Tema (E) - major port [http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news99418.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News Ghana Invests in Railway Upgrade] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226143000/https://www.railway-technology.com/news/news99418.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News |date=2021-02-26 }}. railway-technology.com. 21 October 2010.
  • Sugbaniate (E)
  • Shai Hills (E)
  • Akosombo (E) - inland lake port

= Rehab 2008 =

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  • Baatsonaa and Nungua bridge repairs complete [http://img.modernghana.com/images/content/report_content/doc9.doc The Baatsonaa & Nungua bridge completed]. modernghana.com.

= Other =

  • Kumasi, Boankra inland port, Kumasi-Paga through Buipe, to connect the Volta lake, Achimota-Tema port, Tamale-Yendi to connect Shieni (227m) iron deposit, Bosusi-Kibi to connect the bauxite deposit at Kibi and branch lines linking the towns where other mineral deposits have been identified.
  • Takoradi through Manso, Tarkwa, Huni Valley, Dunkwa Awaso, Nyinahin, Sunyani, Techiman, Bole, Sawla, Wa through to Hamile in the Upper West Region of Ghana.[http://www.thestatesmanonline.com/pages/news_detail.php?newsid=4453§ion=9 The transformation of Ghana's rail]. thestatesmanonline.com. 15 August 2007.
  • Ghana Railway Development Authority has invited bids to convert the 950 km rail network from {{RailGauge|1067mm}} narrow gauge to standard gauge, permitting 25 tonne axleloads and increasing speeds from 56 to 160 km/h. In the longer term, feasibility studies will look at introducing a suburban rail service from Accra to Kasoa, Winneba and Madina, as well as extending the railway to the north and connecting with the proposed Ecowas rail line across West Africa.

= Closed =

Timeline

= 2020 =

  • 83.5 km [https://africaincmag.com/2020/10/02/ghana-launches-new-83-5-kilometre-standard-gauge-railway/ Kumasi-Obuasi]{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • Kumasi-Paja design [https://www.railwaysafrica.com/news/construction-of-kumasi-obuasi-railway-line Kumasi-Obuasi]
  • Accra-Kumasi

= 2019 =

  • Ghana - Burkino Faso {{Cite web|url=http://www.mrd.gov.gh/4/17/14/ghana-burkina-faso-signs-final-mou-on-railway-interconnectivity-project-(in-pictures)|title=Ministry of Railways Development - Ghana - Welcome to the Ministry of Railways Development, Ghana|website=www.mrd.gov.gh}}
  • Western line {{Cite web|url=https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/chinas-wuju-group-signs-500m-deal-build-ghanas-wes/|title=China's Wuju Group signs $500m deal to build Ghana's western railway|date=May 20, 2019|website=Global Construction Review}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.mrd.gov.gh/4/16/84/new-eastern-line-(standard-gauge)-railway-project-to-commence-soon|title=Ministry of Railways Development - Ghana - Welcome to the Ministry of Railways Development, Ghana|website=www.mrd.gov.gh}}

= 201? =

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  • Yendi{{Cite web | title=NEW LINES IN GHANA {{!}} Railways Africa | url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2011/02/28/new-lines-in-ghana/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715002129/http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2011/02/28/new-lines-in-ghana/ | access-date=2025-02-16 | archive-date=2014-07-15}}

= 2010 =

= 2009 =

  • Ghana Railway Development Authority invites bids to convert the 950 km network to standard gauge Railway Gazette International October 2009 p11
  • Ghana plans major rail rehabilitation [http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news62819.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News Ghana Plans Major Rail Construction] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211219/http://www.railway-technology.com/news/news62819.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News |date=2016-03-03 }}. railway-technology.com. 26 August 2009.

Standards

  • Couplings : AAR
  • Brakes : Air

See also

References

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External links

  • [http://ghana-net.com/Ghana_Railway.aspx Ghana-Net]
  • [http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://nitholdings.com/270607edited_%2B%2BGHANA%2520RAILWAY%2520NETWORK%2520PROJECT-MAP%2520171006.jpg&imgrefurl=http://nitholdings.com/nit_activities.htm&h=746&w=575&sz=161&tbnid=kQpcEgI011YZeM:&tbnh=141&tbnw=109&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dghana%2Brailway&zoom=1&q=ghana+railway&usg=__7olNI-J_AGSF53ABZzxMdls5kgU=&sa=X&ei=3dk0TcOfL4qwuAP5tbmnCw&ved=0CFUQ9QEwCQ Rehabilitation and expansion of Ghana Railways]

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