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Interior Images Of The Newly Commissioned Trains For The Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line Drop

by  Salifu Bagulube Moro 2 min read
  • President Akufo-Addo has officially opened the Tema-Mpakadan railway line to the public
  • The commissioning was done by the Ghanaian president on Friday, November 22, 2024
  • In addition to the railway line commissioning, the president also inaugurated two new Diesel Multiple Unit trains

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The Ghanaian government has officially commissioned the Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway line.

The commissioning of the project was done by President Akufo-Addo on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Tema Railwayhead, which is opposite the Golden Jubilee Terminal.

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The Interior images of the two newly commissioned Tema-Mpakadan Railway trains drop on social media. Photo credit: UGC.
Source: UGC

The 97.6 km Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway line is part of the government's broader plan to create an integrated transportation network in Ghana,

The government also seeks to use this project to revamp rail operations across the country.

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As part of the event, President Akufo-Addo also inaugurated two new Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains.

Exclusive images sighted by YEN.com.gh showed a glimpse of the interior of the newly commissioned trains.

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The interior of the DMU trains consists of sleek, spacious carriages with comfortable seating, which gives passengers a smooth travelling experience.

It also has ultramodern gates that are accessible by the press of a sensor, communication systems, and emergence exits.

The DMU trains also have air conditioners and power outlets for passengers to charge their electronic devices, among other features and amenities.

Reactions to images of the new trains

Ghanaians on social media, upon coming across the video of the new trains, shared their views.

@Nanaezze said:

I'm happy yet pained because as new ones get commissioned, old ones get destroyed. Nsawam - Accra Lines are gone. Taadi own too no dey."

@brown_studio7 also said:

"It’s nice. We pray they don’t come and tell us another different story."

@CFCJudgement wrote:

"Small-time people go start Dey travel plus momoni on the trail."

Akufo-Addo commissions Flower Pot Interchange

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Meanwhile, in a previous YEN.com.gh publication, President Akufo-Addo commissioned the Flower Pot Interchange at Spintex in Accra.

The project was constructed to improve network connectivity and reduce traffic along the Spintex road enclave.

After commissioning the interchange, the president urged stakeholders and commuters to protect the road.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Salifu Bagulube Moro (Human-Interest Editor) Salifu Bagulube Moro is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh. He has over five years of experience in journalism. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2018, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a specialization in Journalism. Salifu previously worked with Opera News as a Content Management Systems (CMS) Editor. He also worked as an Online Reporter for the Ghanatalksbusiness.com news portal, as well as with the Graphic Communications Group Limited as a National Service Person. Salifu joined YEN.com.gh in 2024. Email: salifu.moro@yen.com.gh.

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