Ghana Railway workers have threatened a massive strike over seven months of unpaid salaries, warning that services could shut down on Tuesday, May 13.
The Railway Workers Union says Ghana Railway Company Limited owes over 900 employees, leaving many workers financially desperate and calling for urgent action.
Franklin Cobbinah, Accra Branch Secretary of the union, speaking with Citi news said the situation at Ghana Railway has become unbearable, despite repeated internal appeals.
He said workers have reached their breaking point, adding that leadership can no longer calm the rising tension, and the union has no choice but to demand full payment without delay.
The looming strike could paralyze Ghana Railway operations, particularly on the Accra–Tema route, disrupting daily transport for thousands of urban commuters.
This crisis adds pressure to the Railway system, which has faced financial and operational setbacks in recent years.
The Ghana Railway network resembles a giant capital “A” with three major divisions: Western, Eastern, and Central, covering 953 kilometers (570 miles).
The Western Division of Ghana Railway runs from Sekondi-Takoradi to Kumasi, with key branch lines to Prestea and Awaso.
The Eastern Division stretches from Accra to Kumasi, including branches to Tema and Shai Hills, while the Central Division connects Huni Valley to Kotoku.
Branch lines also serve Kade and other industrial towns, making the Railway essential for national transport, mining, and economic connectivity.
Source: Citinewsroom
