Ghana Railway Development Authority staff not on strike – CEO clarifies

The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has issued a public clarification, distancing itself from the planned industrial action by workers of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL), scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

In a press release dated May 12 and signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Frederick Appoh, the GRDA made it clear that it has no involvement in the strike.

“The GRDA and the GRCL are separate entities with distinct legal mandates. The GRDA was established under the Railways Act, 2008 (Act 779) to own, develop, maintain and regulate railway infrastructure in Ghana. Since the coming into force of Act 779, the GRCL, a state-owned limited liability company, has focused mainly on operating railway services, including passenger and freight transport,” the statement explained.

Dr. Appoh further assured the public that the GRDA continues to function normally and is not part of any planned protest.

“The GRDA remains fully operational and has not initiated or endorsed any form of public demonstration on any issue. We are, indeed, focused on final preparations for the operationalisation of the newly constructed 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line, supported by two new trains government has procured.

"This milestone reflects GRDA's continued commitment to fulfilling its infrastructure development mandate and streamlining operational requirements of the new Standard Gauge railway lines we are leading to develop through the Railway Master Plan of Ghana,” he stated.

Reiterating its position, Dr. Frederick Appoh stated that its work is unaffected by the strike action planned by GRCL workers.

“There is no disruption to our work, and our operations remain unaffected by any industrial action by the GRCL. We encourage the public to distinguish between the two institutions and note that the planned strike by the GRCL does not impact the GRDA or our activities. Our staff remain dedicated to advancing key projects and delivering efficient railway infrastructure for national development,” he stressed.

He concluded by reaffirming its dedication to delivering on Ghana’s railway infrastructure goals and ensuring the public remains accurately informed about its operations.