Polish company Pesa delivered the first diesel train to Ghana, marking its debut contract for supplying rolling stock to Africa, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The first Pesa train has arrived in Ghana

The two-carriage Regio160 platform was transported from the factory in Bydgoszcz to the port of Tema in 1.5 months.

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In the near future, plans include sending another train, and there is also the possibility of realizing an option for 10 more units under the contract.

After passing operational tests, the trains will start operating on the Tema – Mpakadan line day and night, providing transportation services along 96.7 km.

This route, constructed in 2019, will become key for passenger transport in the region.

The President of Pesa stated the company’s intention to expand its operations to other continents, including Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

The first Pesa train has arrived in Ghana

Interest in Pesa’s products is also coming from these regions, including hydrogen locomotives.

This contract opens up new prospects for Pesa in the international market and confirms its reputation as a reliable supplier of railway equipment.

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