Western Railway Line Project, Ghana

16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Western Railway Line Project, Ghana

Name of the Project
Western Railway Line Project.

Location
Ghana.

Project Owner/s
Ministry of Railways Development.

Project Description
The project will transform Ghana’s railway infrastructure base into an integrated railway system. The project includes:

• planning – all project preparation-related activities, such as feasibility studies, demand analysis, preliminary and detailed design, and procurement consulting;

• implementation – systems engineering design, construction supervision, design review, audit systems engineering, testing and commissioning of rolling stock and infrastructure; and

• operations and maintenance management – early train operator, consulting services in terms of infrastructure operations, rolling stock operations, infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
DB Consortium, comprising Thelo Ventures, Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting and Ghanaian partner Transtech Consult.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ministry of Railways Development, tel +233 30 290 4841 or email development@mrd.gov.gh.