The government is actively exploring plans to introduce a modern light rail transit network across four major commuter corridors in Accra, aiming to provide a permanent, high-capacity solution to the city’s persistent traffic congestion.
Announcing the initiative, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed relevant state agencies to initiate feasibility studies for the rail network. The proposed light rail system is intended to ultimately replace temporary or constrained transit interventions—such as the existing Aayalolo bus contra-flow arrangements—with a reliable, dedicated mass transit infrastructure.
Discussions are currently underway with the Railway Authority and key transportation stakeholders to evaluate route engineering, technical requirements, and financing frameworks. The ambitious urban transit plan underscores the administration’s broader commitment to modernizing Greater Accra’s public transport architecture, cutting down commuter travel times, and promoting sustainable, in
