Pesa Commences Train Production for Ghana
Pesa, the Polish train manufacturer, is embarking on an exciting venture into the African market by undertaking the construction of passenger trains for Ghana. The order for diesel vehicles, which was initially reported a year ago, has recently gained momentum as the formal and financial aspects of the project have finally been solidified.
According to Pesa’s President, Krzysztof Zdziarski, production is currently underway, with the company actively engaged in manufacturing two combustion vehicles for the Ghanaian government. He further revealed that there have been discussions to produce an additional eight units in the future, demonstrating Pesa’s commitment to this venture.
It is worth noting that the train manufacturer has received inquiries from other regions, such as Asia and the Middle East, expressing interest in hydrogen locomotives. However, this will be their first production for another continent. Despite Pesa’s growing global interests, the company remains focused on its core European market.
“In spite of the geopolitical challenges posed by the situation in Ukraine, we see a silver lining in the growing integration of the Three Seas countries and the Baltic states”, Zdziarski, stated. “There is greater receptivity to business collaboration among Polish companies and the realization of joint projects in Central and Eastern Europe, further solidifying our strategic positioning in the European market.”
Pesa’s foray into the African market with the construction of passenger trains for Ghana is a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. It underscores Pesa’s dedication to providing high-quality rail solutions to diverse markets while maintaining a strong focus on their European roots.
