Metrorail
COVID-19: Metrorail suspends services in Cape Town
The Regional Train Traffic Control and Management Centre had to shut down on Sunday as a precautionary measure due to a COVID-19 infection case there.
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Metrorail in WC reports 76% drop in crime in rail precincts
This follows a number of joint security enforcement operations ahead of the festive season.
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Vandalism, land invasions major obstacles to restoring CT's central rail line
Since the Western Cape's busiest line was shut in October last year, the rail system has been exposed to vandalism and cable theft and during the COVID-19 lockdown period, people invaded the railway lines.
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Four CT Metorail security guards arrested for cable theft
They admitted to stealing the cable whilst on night duty at Nyanga station on the central line.
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Prasa launches new CT control centre; Mbalula vows to recover central line
The Bellville Rail Management and Traffic Control Centre was launched on Friday and will oversee all passenger rail operations, improve on-time performance and make the network safer.
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COVID-19 lockdown has forced a rethink of operations, says Prasa
Only 32% of Prasa’s 34 corridors are functioning at the moment but the agency aims to reopen three more from next month.
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Mbalula: Syndicates destroying Prasa infrastructure working with officials
The minister spoke in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday where he launched the ministerial security plan.
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Prasa’s rail infrastructure security measures inadequate, says WC DA
The party’s Daylin Mitchell said he had written to provincial Transport MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela to give more details on just how bad the problem was.
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CT Metrorail temporarily suspends services over power supply issues
'Commuters are advised to make use of alternative transport for the morning peak and we will update as events unfold,' said Metrorail's Riana Scott as she apologised for the inconvenience.
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CT Metrorail says no COVID-19 cases reported since resumption of operations
Metrorail first resumed limited services in June, but only reopened the southern line between Cape Town and Retreat.
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Criminals continue targeting Gauteng rail infrastructure amid COVID-19 pandemic
Eyewitness News has received complaints of metal railway lines, overhead cables, and other items being taken from local stations and lines.
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Mbalula plans to fix SA's public transport system after COVID-19 beaten
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said that government had drawn up plans on how to overhaul the railway system and formalise the taxi industry, which millions of South Africans depend on.
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Metrorail on CT’s southern line resume operations
Severe weather caused the suspension of operations between Cape Town and Retreat.
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CT train service resumes after overhead power restored
This morning, trains operating between Cape Town and Retreat were suspended following damage to overhead power supply systems as a result of severe weather conditions.
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Fierce winds see Metrorail suspend CT service
Metrorail said that parts of what could be a roof were blown onto a section of the tracks between Mowbray and Rosebank.
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CT Metrorail reports smooth limited service operations on Wednesday
Metrorail's Riana Scott said that about 300 commuters travelled during this morning's peak-hour trial service.
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Only the Southern Line reopens as trains back on track in WC
Metrorail said the trial trips would stress-test operational plans for the limited-service to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
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Prasa confirms limited service on 4 rail lines to resume on Wednesday
Prasa said that it would adhere to all COVID-19 hygiene protocols, which include social distancing on platforms and inside trains.
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Metrorail set to gradually phase in services from Wednesday
The rail operator on Monday said services would be phased in gradually.
