*Roads and Transport Committee Chairperson Lashes Out at Previous Govt's Railway Legacy: 'Coaches They Brought Were Scraps*

Hon. Isaac Adjei Mensah, MP for Wassa East and Chair of Parliament's Roads and Transport Committee, addressed the Parliamentary Press Corps, providing a detailed update on the government's efforts to revitalize Ghana's railway system.

He began by criticizing the previous government's legacy, stating that they inherited a dilapidated system with vandalized infrastructure, including the Tema-Pakadam stretch. "The coaches they brought in were scrap," he added, highlighting the poor state of the railway sector.

Under the current government, Mensah said sanity has been restored, with notable progress made in several areas

According to him, the Tema-Pakadam stretch is now operational, providing much-needed relief to commuters and boosting economic activity.

Also Work has resumed on the western corridor (Takwadi-Manso-Nsuaem), a critical project that had stalled under the previous administration

He also disclosed that, plans are underway to transport manganese via rail, which is expected to increase revenue and create jobs.

He said, arrears owed to railway workers are being addressed, with efforts to clear outstanding payments and improve worker welfare.

"We're not struggling," Mensah emphasized, contrasting their efforts with the previous government's record. "We've injected discipline and sanity into the system, and we're seeing results."

Mensah also highlighted the government's commitment to transparency and accountability, noting that the Roads and Transport Committee is working closely with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of projects.

The Chairperson expressed optimism about the future of Ghana's railway system, citing the government's track record of delivering results. "We're moving forward, and we're doing it together," he said.

Report by PKB