The Ministry of Railways Development has confirmed the collision of a new DMU train with a stationary vehicle on the Tema Railway line during a site acceptance test.
The incident occurred on Thursday, April 18 when the new DMU train approaching a curve at Km76+100, encountered a stationary vehicle right across the railway track.
A statement released by the Ministry clarified that although the train immediately applied the emergency brake, it was unable to completely stop and collided with the vehicle.
“It is important to note that the vehicle was unnamed and the location where it was found is not designated as an authorized level crossing,” the Ministry said.
Despite no injuries recorded, the driver’s cab of the train experienced a minor damage.
Police has since been notified and investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the Ministry, the new DMU train involved in the accident has been moved to the workshop for further assessment and necessary repairs.
“We assure the public that safety remains our utmost priority, and we are committed to ensuring the continued safe operation of our railway systems,” the Ministry added.
It urged all stakeholders to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols when operating or crossing railway tracks.
