Ghana Railway Company Limited

Railway Workers Fear Collapse Of Ghana Railway Company Limited
23 Aug

Railway Workers Fear Collapse Of Ghana Railway Company Limited

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The Railway Workers Union of Ghana have expressed worry over operating on the existing narrow gauge rail lines, which were in a bad state. They said challenges in the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) are also affecting its finances. Mr Godwill Ntarmah, General Secretary of the Union, at a press conference in Takoradi, said the challenges had resulted in serious financial constraints, which had the tendency to collapse the company. He said: “The situation easily qualifies the company as a Highly Indebted Poor Company (HIPC).” According to him, workers have not been paid their salaries for the past three months.…
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Patronage Of Train Services In Accra On The Rise Due To Fuel Price Increase
04 Nov

Patronage Of Train Services In Accra On The Rise Due To Fuel Price Increase

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The Ghana Railway Company Limited says patronage of its services has shot up significantly since fuel prices and transport fares started surging. Currently, petrol and diesel prices are being sold at an average of ¢18 and ¢23 per litre, from the previous prices of ¢15 and ¢19 per litre respectively. Energy Analysts have predicted a bleak predicament for Ghanaians as they expect a further increment in the next pricing window. Ghanaians have already initiated alternatives to escape from the high transportation fares by opting for the use of train. According to the Ghana Railway Company, passenger numbers have doubled in…
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