Ghana: The Big Push – ‘On’ Roads Vs. Rolling Stock On Rails, Its Impact On Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy (1)

Ghana stands at a historic crossroads. As the nation boldly pursues its vision of a 24-hour economy — an economy that thrives around the clock, generates employment continuously, and integrates fully into global supply chains — the question of infrastructure strategy becomes not merely technical but existential.

For decades, Ghana has invested disproportionately in roads and road transport. While roads remain essential, an overreliance on this single mode of transport has exacted enormous costs:…