The UMaT School of Railways and Infrastructure Development Essikado, Sekondi-Takoradi, was established following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 15th May, 2018, between the Ministry of Railways Development (MRD) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa to develop the Railway Training School (RTS) into an accredited institution of higher learning for the award of certificates and diplomas. The collaboration is also aimed at transforming the RTS into a degree awarding institution in the future. The School aims to help complement efforts of the Ministry of Railways Development and Ghana Railways Company Limited in the development of manpower for the railways sector and allied industries and also ensure the sustainable development of the railways sector. March 26, 2018