GHANA ENHANCES BORDER SECURITY WITH ADVANCED PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM Ghana has launched its Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems to boost national and border security. The systems, commissioned by President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Accra, allow real-time collection and analysis of passenger data to identify potential threats before arrival or departure. President Mahama noted the move aligns with international security protoco

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record. It is a unique 10-digit number generated when a train ticket is booked. The PNR number contains important information such as the passenger's name, train number, journey date, and booking status (waitlisted, confirmed, etc.). This number helps in tracking the status of the train ticket and provides updated information on the reservation status. It is important to keep the PNR number handy while traveling as it is required for checking the train status and ma