Created: 19/04/2024Last Edit: 06/05/2024
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Incident on Tema-Mpakadan Line: No Injuries Reported

The Ministry of Railways Development, in conjunction with its agencies, the Ghana Railway Development Authority and the Ghana Railway Company Ltd, together with officials and engineers from Pesa Bydgoszcz SA, the Polish manufacturer of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) 001, informs the General Public of an incident that occurred during the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of the new DMU on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line.

At approximately 12:10 pm on Thursday, 18th April 2024, while conducting the test, an incident took place around Km 76+100. The DMU, upon approaching the curve at Km76+100, encountered a stationary vehicle stationed right across the rail track. Despite the immediate application of the emergency braking system, the train was unable to come to a complete stop before colliding with the vehicle.

It is important to note that the vehicle was unmanned, and the location where it was found is not designated as an authorized level crossing. Thankfully, there were no injuries sustained by passengers on the train or bystanders. However, there was minor damage to the driver’s cab section of the train.

The incident has been reported to the Police, and investigations are currently underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. The DMU involved has been moved to the Workshop for further assessment and necessary repairs.

The ministry has undertaken to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.

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#Ghana On 18 April, during the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of the new DMU on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, an incident occurred at Km 76+100. As the DMU approached the curve, it encountered a stationary, unmanned vehicle directly across the track. Fortunately, there were no injuries, though the train’s driver’s cab sustained minor damage. Investigations are underway. #Railway

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