In April this year, a significant milestone was reached in the railway sector in Ghana, with the arrival of the first trains assembled in Poland at the port of Tema. This initiative aimed to improve rail transport in the country and offer new travel possibilities to citizens.
The new trains were due to enter service in May, but an incident clouded this promising outlook. Indeed, during a test on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, one of the trains was involved in an accident with a Kia truck.
According to the Minister of Railway Development, John Peter Amewu, the accident occurred at around 12:15 p.m. as the train approached kilometer 76 from Tema. A Kia truck was parked on the train tracks, and despite the driver’s attempts to stop the train, it was too late to avoid the collision.
Fortunately, no passengers or inspectors on the train were injured, but the train sustained front-end damage. Engineers are currently working to repair the damage caused by the accident.
This incident raises questions about the safety of railway infrastructure and the need for better awareness among road users of the importance of respecting traffic rules near railway tracks.
It is essential that measures are taken to avoid such accidents in the future and ensure the safety of passengers and staff working in the rail sector. Relevant authorities must work together with businesses and citizens to promote a culture of road and rail safety.
In conclusion, this incident highlights the challenges facing the railway sector in Ghana and highlights the importance of investing in safe and sustainable infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient rail transport in the country.
For additional details on the incident and further insights, you can check the related article [Here](https://www.pulse.ng/news/world/inside-story-of-how-ghanas-new-train-got-involved-in-accident-on-a-test-run/6kd3fge).