Three separate incidents involving trains and livestock have been reported on railway lines in Accra and its surroundings between May and October 2026, raising concerns about passenger safety and the control of animals around active railway corridors.

The latest incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when a Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) train conveying about 150 passengers reportedly hit three cows near Ashaiman Station.

No lives were lost in the incident, according to sources.

The incident follows two similar cases in the past six months, in which livestock strayed onto railway lines and were struck by trains.

On May 21, 2026, a report by myjoyonline.com said a Tema-to-Accra passenger train reportedly derailed near Avenor after hitting two stray cows on the tracks. The incident left hundreds of commuters stranded.

A citinewroom.com reported another incident occurred on July 30, when a GRDA train identified as DMU002 reportedly struck and killed six goats on the Tema–Mpakadan railway line.

The July incident prompted safety concerns about animals gaining access to railway corridors and the potential danger to train operations.

The latest case has renewed calls for the relevant authorities to take action to prevent livestock from roaming onto active railway lines.

In a post on X, Mac JordaN questioned why such incidents continue to occur and called on the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, GRDA and other relevant authorities to enforce livestock controls and clear railway corridors.

The post also urged authorities to hold animal owners accountable where negligence is established.

The repeated incidents have brought renewed attention to the need for effective measures to protect railway infrastructure and passengers, particularly as trains operate along routes where livestock may gain access to the tracks.

Authorities are expected to address the safety concerns to help prevent further incidents and reduce the risk of future accidents.

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