Former President John Mahama has expressed grave concerns over railway safety protocols following a recent accident on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line.

The incident, which involved a new train from Poland during a test run, occurred after a collision with a Hyundai truck left abandoned on the tracks.

The accident, which took place on Thursday, April 18, 2024, has led to the arrest and subsequent six-month imprisonment of the truck driver, Abel Dzidoto, by the Juapong Circuit Court.

In a brief reaction to the development, posted on X, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer questioned the adequacy of pre-operational checks and sought answers on the procedures preceding the test ride.

Mahama emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation to uncover the reasons behind the apparent lack of due diligence in the railway safety protocols. "How can you conduct a test run on a new railway line without a track inspection? How long had the vehicle been on the track before the test run? If I were President, I'll be asking some serious questions," he stated.

The former President's comments have sparked a conversation about the importance of stringent safety checks and the need for accountability in the operation of the nation's railway systems.

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