New Launch25 Nov 2024, 09:52 pm
President of Ghana Commissions Afcons' US$447 Million Railway Line
AI Summary
The Honourable President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, commissioned the Tema-Mpakadan Standard Guage Railway Line, executed by Afcons Infrastructure Limited, on 25.11.2024. The 100-kilometer railway line, which cost approximately US$447 million, features a bridge over Volta River, country’s longest railway bridge, and two rail head facilities among others. The project will play a pivotal role in revamping and modernizing the country's railway infrastructure and will help decongest roads and enhance the efficiency of port operations at Tema.
Key Highlights
- Afcons Infrastructure Limited executed the largest railway project in Ghana worth US$447 million.
- The project includes a 300-meter railway bridge over the Volta River, two rail head facilities, four rail bridges, 11 road under bridges and 22 road over bridges.
- The project will help decongest roads and enhance the efficiency of port operations at Tema.
- The project was financed through India Exim Bank credit.
- Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is a flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, ranked in Top 120 international Contractors globally.