Here is a sneak peek of Ghana's newly-acquired diesel-powered trains from Poland

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DON’T FOOL US 1 year ago

Newly acquired when the trains are still at the factory? Tell us they went on an excursion to the factory and were given a demonstration. The Ghana Flag is a removable sticker.

Newly acquired when the trains are still at the factory? Tell us they went on an excursion to the factory and were given a demonstration. The Ghana Flag is a removable sticker.
Sethoo 1 year ago

No need for Ghana flag its irrelevant.The train is too short how many coaches do we have on a single Train?

No need for Ghana flag its irrelevant.The train is too short how many coaches do we have on a single Train?
Ghanaman 1 year ago
Kote bortor 1 year ago

The post read diesel powered. So that means they will pay emission tax?

The post read diesel powered. So that means they will pay emission tax?
£EARN, TRAIN, MAKE MONEY 1 year ago

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Kobina Sey 1 year ago

You are a maroon and a disappointed NDC supporter. Continue to bleed and hurt inside you

You are a maroon and a disappointed NDC supporter. Continue to bleed and hurt inside you
J Perry 1 year ago

You can insult but Your JANDAM propaganda will not fly. Continue building your toilet. Useless party

You can insult but Your JANDAM propaganda will not fly. Continue building your toilet. Useless party
NPP CONCERT PARTY. NO TRAIN IS PUT TOGETHER AND SEND TO A COUNTRY. THEY SEND THE PARTS AND PUT TOGETHER AFTER GETTING THE PARTS IN THE COUNTRY. 1 year ago

NPP PARTY GYIMII NE ILLITERACY. WHO WILL PUT HEAVY TRAIN TOGETHER AND SHIP TO GHANA WITH WHICH SHIP. GYIMIII NE AZAA NKOAAA.

NPP PARTY GYIMII NE ILLITERACY. WHO WILL PUT HEAVY TRAIN TOGETHER AND SHIP TO GHANA WITH WHICH SHIP. GYIMIII NE AZAA NKOAAA.
Wofa K, N.Y. City 1 year ago

Why diesel-powered, but NOT Electrical (Battery-powered) ?
Did they consider emission issues ? Are we still in the 19th Century era ?
Ghana's problems are still unabated.

Why diesel-powered, but NOT Electrical (Battery-powered) ?
Did they consider emission issues ? Are we still in the 19th Century era ?
Ghana's problems are still unabated.
Panther Anansi 1 year ago

Yes, the government just imposed a levy on emissions on us but they themselves are importing diesel-powered trains. What kind of nonsense is this?

Yes, the government just imposed a levy on emissions on us but they themselves are importing diesel-powered trains. What kind of nonsense is this?
Asikan 1 year ago

It will help cut down on pollution!

It will help cut down on pollution!
John Doe 1 year ago

Not true boss. It will rather enhance pollution

Not true boss. It will rather enhance pollution
Panther Anansi 1 year ago

You're right brother, we must look after the environment, but Ghana must make smart moves. Even the fact that we still can't manufacture trains, at least can we get electric powered or hybrid trains? Hmmm

You're right brother, we must look after the environment, but Ghana must make smart moves. Even the fact that we still can't manufacture trains, at least can we get electric powered or hybrid trains? Hmmm
CORNEY 1 year ago

Say that again, in this modern world who will import a diesel operated train, are they out of their minds?
Just another easy way to chop, chop, chop money.

Say that again, in this modern world who will import a diesel operated train, are they out of their minds?
Just another easy way to chop, chop, chop money.
Elephant Farmer 1 year ago

Since 1962 Switzerland uses electric trains like the ABDE. They cross German border and move along Bodensee/ Lake Konstanz. End stop is Maggie Factory in Singen Hohentwiel. Use ONGA and diesel trains from the ex popes County ...
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Since 1962 Switzerland uses electric trains like the ABDE. They cross German border and move along Bodensee/ Lake Konstanz. End stop is Maggie Factory in Singen Hohentwiel. Use ONGA and diesel trains from the ex popes County Poland instead.
Koo 1 year ago

Do you have the electricity to run electric trains?

Do you have the electricity to run electric trains?
Micky 1 year ago

Ghanaians and plenty talk... anyway, l am not surprised. Some of you even rubbished the story when it was first announced. Now, you're shifting the argument to emissions blablabla as if these diesel powered coaches coming to ...
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Ghanaians and plenty talk... anyway, l am not surprised. Some of you even rubbished the story when it was first announced. Now, you're shifting the argument to emissions blablabla as if these diesel powered coaches coming to Ghana are the only ones in the whole wideworld.
Ghanaians?
Tor Ole 1 year ago

Ask again my bro

Ask again my bro
K.K 1 year ago

Sir, do you drive an E.V as a courtesy to the climatic emissions discussion? So cargo trucks and ships found haulage on our roads both land and maritime, which ones run on electric power? Why do we charge others to do what we ...
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Sir, do you drive an E.V as a courtesy to the climatic emissions discussion? So cargo trucks and ships found haulage on our roads both land and maritime, which ones run on electric power? Why do we charge others to do what we know clearly is not practical at this given time. A good recommendation but not pragmatic in the interim. God bless Ghana
Asomani 1 year ago

Agreed

Agreed
KK 1 year ago

And who will be taking this train from Tema to Mpakadan? Useless leaders.
There are important route like Tema - Accra, Accra - Kumasi and they give us Mpakadan.

And who will be taking this train from Tema to Mpakadan? Useless leaders.
There are important route like Tema - Accra, Accra - Kumasi and they give us Mpakadan.
Prince 1 year ago

Sheep and goats will take the train.

Sheep and goats will take the train.
Jerry 1 year ago

Pls stop the noisy, Ghana is a country everywhere needs development as such TEMA AND KUMASI is not the only places. One at a time

Pls stop the noisy, Ghana is a country everywhere needs development as such TEMA AND KUMASI is not the only places. One at a time
Ghanaians talk too much 1 year ago

Ghanaians talk too much

Ghanaians talk too much
Asikan 1 year ago

They really do, uneducated noise!

They really do, uneducated noise!
Wofa K, N.Y. City 1 year ago

Are you saying that "Ghanaians talk too much"?
I'm not surprised that Ghanal, now is in a a very distress situation. Most of the citizens seem to reward for wrongdoing. The "scraped ambulances" case is yet to be over, but we ...
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Are you saying that "Ghanaians talk too much"?
I'm not surprised that Ghanal, now is in a a very distress situation. Most of the citizens seem to reward for wrongdoing. The "scraped ambulances" case is yet to be over, but we are going to import "painted" "scrap diesel trains" abandoned in Poland.
What a "Banana Republic"!!
ray 1 year ago

the talk is too much..who brought internet to Ghana koraa....too much noise

the talk is too much..who brought internet to Ghana koraa....too much noise
Ghanaman 1 year ago

Ghanaians?

Ghanaians?
Asikan 1 year ago

Don't forget to do REGULAR MAINTENANCE!

Don't forget to do REGULAR MAINTENANCE!
Ojah 1 year ago

After couple of years in Ghana, most parts of these couches will end up at Kokompe as metal scraps! Maintenance is not in our vocabulary.

After couple of years in Ghana, most parts of these couches will end up at Kokompe as metal scraps! Maintenance is not in our vocabulary.
Mike Tyson Jnr 1 year ago

You better get our maintenance skates on then, shouldn't you?

You better get our maintenance skates on then, shouldn't you?
Nana 1 year ago

Very true

Very true
CHS 1 year ago

You go for diesel so you charge emission tax on the ticket

You go for diesel so you charge emission tax on the ticket
Nana 1 year ago

Double standards?
So let me get this straight, the government is taxing us for emissions from petrol powered vehicles and yet it is importing diesel powered trains?

Double standards?
So let me get this straight, the government is taxing us for emissions from petrol powered vehicles and yet it is importing diesel powered trains?
Mike Tyson Jnr 1 year ago

This is all we can afford right now. You don't go from not having no high speed trains strait to fully electric ones. Besides all the lines in the country are not yet electrified nor do we have enough generation capacity to ...
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This is all we can afford right now. You don't go from not having no high speed trains strait to fully electric ones. Besides all the lines in the country are not yet electrified nor do we have enough generation capacity to spare to use of trains.

Bit by bit. That's how you build infrastructure.
Tinana 1 year ago

Why import "diesel powered trains" at a time the government is charging its citizens "emissions levy"? Ei my country Ghana!

Why import "diesel powered trains" at a time the government is charging its citizens "emissions levy"? Ei my country Ghana!
Yaw 1 year ago

So some of the people commenting here want the country to stagnate. Enemies of progress who want the country to remain in our ABC.

So some of the people commenting here want the country to stagnate. Enemies of progress who want the country to remain in our ABC.
ame 1 year ago

eeally

eeally
Elvis 1 year ago

Are these the bullet trains?

Are these the bullet trains?
Elvis 1 year ago

I thought Akuffo wants to build skytrains and they now settle for second hand trains powered by diesel ⛽️ from Poland

I thought Akuffo wants to build skytrains and they now settle for second hand trains powered by diesel ⛽️ from Poland
Kobie 1 year ago

The 24 hours economy soldiers are here to insult so everyone should lookout

The 24 hours economy soldiers are here to insult so everyone should lookout
Micky 1 year ago
Funny Are The Chinese building our Railway System? 1 year ago

So why order trains from Poland. The whole of Europe with the exception of the poor eastern countries are using electric trains and some even trying solar power. So why are we going diesel? Maybe it is free. They were throwin ...
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So why order trains from Poland. The whole of Europe with the exception of the poor eastern countries are using electric trains and some even trying solar power. So why are we going diesel? Maybe it is free. They were throwing them away and somebody got them for Ghana, just like picking up old mattresses from garbage to ship to Ghana.
Koo 1 year ago

Do you have reliable electricity in Ghana to run electric trains? Just asking!

Cut your coat according to your size.

Do you have reliable electricity in Ghana to run electric trains? Just asking!

Cut your coat according to your size.
Easy 1 year ago

But where are the Ghana flag trains that were routing Accra to Tema

But where are the Ghana flag trains that were routing Accra to Tema
Kokompe 1 year ago

They all ended up in scrap yard at Kokompe for recycle♻️

They all ended up in scrap yard at Kokompe for recycle♻️
Charles 1 year ago

The level of incompetence in Ghana is amazing. Almost every one in positions of authority do seem to know what they are doing. And yes, they're also very corrupt.

The level of incompetence in Ghana is amazing. Almost every one in positions of authority do seem to know what they are doing. And yes, they're also very corrupt.
Charles 1 year ago

The level of incompetence in Ghana is amazing. Almost every one in positions of authority don't seem to know what they are doing. And yes, they're also very corrupt.

The level of incompetence in Ghana is amazing. Almost every one in positions of authority don't seem to know what they are doing. And yes, they're also very corrupt.
Bastie asantefourhene 1 year ago

DO NOT PAINT IT IN GHANA FLAG COLOURS. Get sponsors to paint their brands on the carriages

DO NOT PAINT IT IN GHANA FLAG COLOURS. Get sponsors to paint their brands on the carriages
KingAra 1 year ago

No no no, we want our sky trains . Not land trains

No no no, we want our sky trains . Not land trains
Nana 1 year ago

They like all other ghanian commodities won't be looked after.
I give it a month and it will. Look like a rubbish tip and broken seats

They like all other ghanian commodities won't be looked after.
I give it a month and it will. Look like a rubbish tip and broken seats
Koppong 1 year ago

Don’t give up, is only monitoring, the citizens cum workers all play important part

Don’t give up, is only monitoring, the citizens cum workers all play important part
ghanaba 1 year ago

IS IT FOR ACCRA KUMASI OR KUMASI TAKORADI OR TEMA PAGA OR KIBI ACCRA????

IS IT FOR ACCRA KUMASI OR KUMASI TAKORADI OR TEMA PAGA OR KIBI ACCRA????
Koppong 1 year ago

Pls maintain the train Good job Nana Addo

Pls maintain the train Good job Nana Addo
Soldier 1 year ago

so long as thy can provide maintenance to these trains the we good.

so long as thy can provide maintenance to these trains the we good.
Dwadey 1 year ago

Are these the SKYTRAINS we were promised 5 years ago?
Just asking oooo....

Are these the SKYTRAINS we were promised 5 years ago?
Just asking oooo....
Daniel Agbasi 1 year ago

Akuffo Addo's government is the most confused entity in Ghana today!
Why? The government that's up in arms against its citizens for running flail fuel powered vehicle and therefore passing Levy's on them, is importing diesel ...
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Akuffo Addo's government is the most confused entity in Ghana today!
Why? The government that's up in arms against its citizens for running flail fuel powered vehicle and therefore passing Levy's on them, is importing diesel powered rail engines for what?
If this is not a confuse people then tell me what they are!
Bitter truth#1 1 year ago

Piaww to Nana Addo, u do it all..Even the universe knows that u have done your part as a president..haters will hates no matter what u do for the country..but the truth is that, the whole world is witnessing how u are workin ...
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Piaww to Nana Addo, u do it all..Even the universe knows that u have done your part as a president..haters will hates no matter what u do for the country..but the truth is that, the whole world is witnessing how u are working hard for our dear country Ghana..Am proud of your Govt..like I always say, if nana Addo is allowed to stand as a president again, I will campaign for him over and over again..Thanks for your service for mother Ghana
Please rid the areas that this train will pass from Okada riders, scape dealers and Chinese tipper truck drivers 1 year ago

Please rid the areas that this train will pass from Okada riders, scape dealers and Chinese tipper truck drivers.

Please rid the areas that this train will pass from Okada riders, scape dealers and Chinese tipper truck drivers.
Kofi 1 year ago

Wast of money, even how many setter

Wast of money, even how many setter
.Y ARE LYING 1 year ago

NANA ADDO GOVT. TRYING TO FOOL gHANAIANS. fIRST FOR WHAT ECONOMIC REASON DID THE GOVT. CHOOSE Tema-Mpakadan route. How many people patronise that route when there should be Accra to Tema to Nsawam for the numerous workers who ...
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NANA ADDO GOVT. TRYING TO FOOL gHANAIANS. fIRST FOR WHAT ECONOMIC REASON DID THE GOVT. CHOOSE Tema-Mpakadan route. How many people patronise that route when there should be Accra to Tema to Nsawam for the numerous workers who ply on this route daily. Secondly the report said first shipment in the middle of February and arriving in March which is about 45 days which is realistic. However second shipment in May and arriving in August, four months on the sea. They are lying. Why this 4 months no freight ever take such long. Akuffo Addo is a thief and a liar. There is no such contract. For example on the inland port construction at Boankra in Ashanti region,. There was a report with some white men on site with some bulldozers working. When you google the name of the company, it comes out as a road construction company in Sekondi. How could a local road contractor have the expertism to build an inland port. They used the whiteman as a frontman with the bulldozer working to tame Ashantis in the coming election
Minister of Corruption 1 year ago

Abaa, these people always complain complain complain. You help them by giving them luxuries and they still complain. They are lucky we are even giving them trains. Look at Nigeria and their postponed program. This is why we a ...
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Abaa, these people always complain complain complain. You help them by giving them luxuries and they still complain. They are lucky we are even giving them trains. Look at Nigeria and their postponed program. This is why we are building National Cathedral, For Jesus Christ to save ungrateful Ghanaians.

"Chale all these levies are used for chop monies" "What happened to the sky trains??"

Hey Massa Sika mpe dede wai!
Name no matter: 1 year ago

We are very funny people as Ghanaians, the whole country is yawning for something good to happen but we the citizens and the misleaders are not ready but expecting miracles to happen in the desert land which is not possible b ...
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We are very funny people as Ghanaians, the whole country is yawning for something good to happen but we the citizens and the misleaders are not ready but expecting miracles to happen in the desert land which is not possible because God has stopped raining down manna and quails .
Name no matter: 1 year ago

Folks do you know what? I tell you what. Most of the politicians running the country affairs didn’t have toys to play with in their childhood as a result white people insult our intelligence through our misleaders. Is these ...
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Folks do you know what? I tell you what. Most of the politicians running the country affairs didn’t have toys to play with in their childhood as a result white people insult our intelligence through our misleaders. Is these all grown up men in helmets calling themselves engineers or they are cleaners? They must be ashamed of themselves. Silly arse which cannot fart .
Kwado 1 year ago

We will rename it. It was Mahama who did it

We will rename it. It was Mahama who did it
Ricotet4 1 year ago

These coaches would not be recognisable in just 6 months. The exterior white would turn to brown and the interior degraded the usual Ghanaian careless and reckless handling of state properties.

These coaches would not be recognisable in just 6 months. The exterior white would turn to brown and the interior degraded the usual Ghanaian careless and reckless handling of state properties.
GoodFather 1 year ago

We are Emmision period wih 15 tax on Ghanians,why then buy Desiel engine to spiol the clean airThis common sense for the state buy electric trains

We are Emmision period wih 15 tax on Ghanians,why then buy Desiel engine to spiol the clean airThis common sense for the state buy electric trains
Medeama 1 year ago

Why diesel? Why not electric? Oh Ghana !!!

Why diesel? Why not electric? Oh Ghana !!!
Kobina Sey 1 year ago

Medeama, why didn't your incompetent JDM deliver the electric trains you people want.Tue NDC supporters are only bleeding. Hmmmm

Medeama, why didn't your incompetent JDM deliver the electric trains you people want.Tue NDC supporters are only bleeding. Hmmmm
Nii Akwei 1 year ago

Another Ghana Airways.Think about that.

Another Ghana Airways.Think about that.
WH 1 year ago

Is this your campaign message ? Start packing

Is this your campaign message ? Start packing
Ade 1 year ago

Where are the rail lines ?

Where are the rail lines ?
J Perry 1 year ago

This publication is pure JANDAM. That’s NPP JANDAM PROPAGANDA

This publication is pure JANDAM. That’s NPP JANDAM PROPAGANDA
Elephant Farmer 1 year ago

Is here a standard gauge existing, 1345 mm? The rusty nails and muddy timber sleepers from Kwame Nkruma are waiting for substitute. How many trains from Tema to Akosombo? Dome Crossing to Nsawam? Accra to Tarkwa, pass through ...
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Is here a standard gauge existing, 1345 mm? The rusty nails and muddy timber sleepers from Kwame Nkruma are waiting for substitute. How many trains from Tema to Akosombo? Dome Crossing to Nsawam? Accra to Tarkwa, pass through Kojo Krom and Takoradi.??? Joe Ghartey did a job like Afriyie Akoto. Still waiting for development, but presidential candidates. Money finished.
Monty 1 year ago

If this new railways is a political project that doesn’t need to pay for itself then it’s very good but if its going pay for itself then idea to build in a place it will once a day and not make enough to pay for the inves ...
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If this new railways is a political project that doesn’t need to pay for itself then it’s very good but if its going pay for itself then idea to build in a place it will once a day and not make enough to pay for the investment made.
The old line between Accra and Kumasi should rebuild instead to advantage of the inter city business that people make.
YAO AMENUME 1 year ago

HOW CAN ONE PERSON DO SO MUCH ? I WOULD SUPPORT YOU IN 2024 .

HOW CAN ONE PERSON DO SO MUCH ? I WOULD SUPPORT YOU IN 2024 .
Roy 1 year ago

What happened to Dr.Mensah's Bullet Train?

What happened to Dr.Mensah's Bullet Train?
Joe 1 year ago

WHERE ARE THE SKY TRAINS THEY SHOWED US. The reason many people think NPP is disappointing is because before they even plan to do anything, they will advertise it as something they have done. Nothing like a surprise about NPP ...
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WHERE ARE THE SKY TRAINS THEY SHOWED US. The reason many people think NPP is disappointing is because before they even plan to do anything, they will advertise it as something they have done. Nothing like a surprise about NPP anymore
Foolishness is this 1 year ago

Wait, Diesel Power? And not electric? Smh the world is moving forward rapidly while we are moving backwards along the way.

Wait, Diesel Power? And not electric? Smh the world is moving forward rapidly while we are moving backwards along the way.

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