“Ghana Railway Corporation”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

Operations began in 1898 under the Gold Coast Civil Service with headquarters in Sekondi. The headquarters were transferred to Takoradi after the building of Takoradi Harbour, and railways and ports were jointly administered as the Ghana Railway & Ports Authority. In 1976, SMCD 95 separated the railway from ports as the Ghana Railway Corporation. The company enjoyed the status of a public corporation until 19 March 2001, when it became a limited liability company.^[1]

The original {{convert|304|km|adj=on}} Eastern Railway was built in 1923 by the British for the purpose of hauling minerals and cocoa. Construction of the Ghana Railways started before there were any port facilities, and locomotives and other equipment had to be lightered over the beach.^[2]

In 2010, a contract was signed to construct a railway from Paga (on the border with Burkina Faso) to Kumasi; plus a branch from Tamale to Yendi.^[3]

The railway network in Ghana resembles a large capital "A" with 3 components - a "Western Division" (the left leg of the "A") from Secondi/Takoradi to Kumasi (280 km, 168 mi), an "Eastern Division" (the right leg of the "A") from Accra to Kumasi, and a "Central Division" (the horizontal bar of the "A") from Huni Valley to Kotoku. The 953 km (570 mi) network includes branch lines on the "Western Division" to Prestea and Awaso, a branch line to Kade on the "Central Division", and branch lines to Tema and Shai Hills on the "Eastern Division".

Very little of the railway network remains in operation. Accra to Tema, Accra to Kotoku, and Awaso to Dunkwa and south to Takoradi are the only parts that are known to be in operation. Very little is known about the current operating state of the rest of the system.

The following table outlines the dates of construction of the various parts of the railway network. (See map below right.)

Note 1 - Tarkwa to Prestea is a branch line on the Western Division that services manganese mines.

Note 2 - Kojokrom is the junction of the line to Secondi (now abandoned). The other leg serves the port of Takoradi.

Note 3 - Dunkwa to Awaso is a branch line on the Western Division that services bauxite mines.

Note 4 - Huni Valley (Tinkwakrom) is the junction of the Central Division with the Western Division.

Note 5 - Achiasi to Kade is now a branch line on the Central Division. It used to service timber companies and for cocoa transportation. Oda was an important station on this branch.

Note 6 - Kotoku is the junction of the Central Division with the Western Division.

Stations

The following table lists some of the stations and flagstops (halts) that existed at one time on the three Divisions. There may be more. In the latter days of operation on these lines, very few of them were in service.

Standards

Single and double track

The system is single-track with the exception of about {{convert|30|km|abbr=on}} of double track between Takoradi and Manso on the Western Line.

Gauge

Railway gauge is currently 3'6". The latest proposals in 2006 for upgrade and expansion include conversion of {{RailGauge|1067mm}} (narrow gauge) to {{RailGauge|sg}} (standard gauge).^[8]

Concession

In 2007 a consortium led by Dubai-based Kampac Oil Co signed a US$1.6 billion concession to develop the {{RailGauge|1067mm}} (Cape gauge) Western Railway.^[9] Over five years a {{convert|500|km|adj=on}} line is to be constructed from Awaso to Hamile near the border with Burkina Faso. The government awarded a US$1.4 billion concession for the Eastern Railway to Peatrack earlier in the year.^[10]

New Suburban Services

In March 2015 it was announced that a new suburban service linking Sekondi and Takoradi would begin by the end of 2015.^[11] The US$100 million project, managed by Amanda Holdings, involves the rebuilding of 30 of 1067mm gauge track to standard gauge, and the acquisition of two DMUs for service. The Accra - Nsawam and Kumasi - Ejisu suburban lines are also to be rebuilt.

Timeline

2007

2008

2010

In October 2010 the DMUs were launched.^[18] The line was commissioned in October 2010; in December 2010, work began on an extension to Tema harbour.^[19]

Towns served by rail

Concrete sleepers

A plant to manufacture concrete sleepers is to be set up in 2008 at the strategic railway junction at Huni Valley.^[20]^[21]

See also

References

1. ^¹Ministry of Roads & Transport {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061012093029/http://www.mrt.gov.gh/agency_info/agencies.asp?agency=AG18§or=RT |date=October 12, 2006 }}
2. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//essential-renewals-must-pave-the-way-for-ambitious-expansion-strategy.html | title=Essential renewals must pave the way for ambitious expansion strategy |author=David Brice |work=Railway Gazette International | location = London |date=25 June 2008 }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2010/12/ghana-signs-with-china/|accessdate=2010-12-12|title=Ghana signs with China | publisher=Railways Africa|date=2010-12-12}}
4. ^¹{{cite news | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//dmus-shipped-to-ghana.html | title=DMUs shipped to Ghana |work =Railway Gazette International | location = London |date=9 April 2009 }}
5. ^Ghana {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318070409/http://users.bigpond.com/grms/Location.jpg |date=2009-03-18 }}
6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.otal.com/ghana/Ghana%20Looks%20To%20Open%20Up%20Northern%20Sector.pdf | title=Ghana Looks To Open Up Northern Sector: Focus On Rail Sector}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.arch.columbia.edu/Studio/Spring2003/UP/Accra/PDF's%20to%20printer/12%20-%20transportation.pdf |accessdate=May 25, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060915121719/http://www.arch.columbia.edu/Studio/Spring2003/UP/Accra/PDF%27s%20to%20printer/12%20-%20transportation.pdf |archivedate=September 15, 2006 }}
8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.modernghana.com/GhanaHome//report_content/doc9.doc|title=Modern Ghana - Breaking News, Ghana, Africa, Entertainment|website=www.modernghana.com|language=en|access-date=2017-08-17}}
9. ^{{cite news | title= Pointers | work = Railway Gazette International | location = London | date=1 August 2007 | url = http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//pointers-august-2007.html}}
10. ^{{cite news | title= Ghana revival starts as concessions are signed | work = Railway Gazette International| location = London | date=10 September 2007 | url = http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//ghana-revival-starts-as-concessions-are-signed.html}}
11. ^{{cite news | title= Pointers | work = International Railway Journal | location = Falmouth, Cornwall, UK | date=6 March 2015 | url = http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/commuter-rail/ghana-to-introduce-standard-gauge-suburban-service.html?channel=641}}
12. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.theghanaianjournal.com/2007/07/05/ghana-in-a-lead-in-railway-network-to-link-ecowas-countries/ | title=Ghana in a lead in Railway network to link ECOWAS countries| publisher=The Ghanaian Journal | date=5 July 2007| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312010744/http://www.theghanaianjournal.com/2007/07/05/ghana-in-a-lead-in-railway-network-to-link-ecowas-countries/ |archivedate=2012-03-12}}
13. ^{{cite news | url=http://yinggelken.blogspot.com/2007/02/korean-rail-engineers-head-to-ghana.html | title=Korean rail engineers head to Ghana | publisher=Shirley's Studio | author=Shirley Han Ying | date=31 August 2006}}
14. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/200708/7194.asp|title=Myjoyonline.com Ghana News :: Trains go North ::: Breaking News {{!}} New…|date=2007-07-01|work=archive.is|access-date=2017-08-17|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20070701221114/http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/200708/7194.asp|archivedate=2007-07-01|df=}}
15. ^The Statesman: Special Reports : The transformation of Ghana's rail
16. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/08/uae_group_signs_ghana_rail_dea.html | publisher=National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers (RMT) | title=UAE group signs Ghana rail deal | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120911062631/http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/08/uae_group_signs_ghana_rail_dea.html | archivedate=2012-09-11 | df= }}
17. ^{{Cite web|url=http://ghanaweb-news.com/ASOPROCHONA_TRAINSTATION_BAHNHOF.aspx|title=Ghanaweb News - Ghana Home Page, News Updates Ghana|website=GhanaWeb News|access-date=2017-08-17}}
18. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2010/11/dmu-launch-in-ghana/|accessdate=2010-11-09|title=DMU launch in Ghana |publisher= Railways Africa}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2010/12/ghana-proposed-ecowas-coastal-line/|accessdate=2010-12-19|title=GHANA: PROPOSED ECOWAS COASTAL LINE | Railways Africa}}
20. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/engineering/pfleiderer2/press19.html|title=RAIL.ONE Collaborates in Upgrading the Western and Central Railway Line in the Republic of Ghana - Railway Technology|website=www.railway-technology.com|access-date=2017-08-17}}
21. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093163240|title=Business & Financial - International News, Currencies & Economic Indicators|last=MENAFN|access-date=2017-08-17}}

History