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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.
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Metrorail to gradually phase in services once given green light to resume
It's the last mode of transport to resume since lockdown regulations were relaxed under level three.
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CT Metrorail passengers accuse govt of neglecting coronavirus measures
While other forms of public transport such as mini-bus taxis and Golden Arrow have started rolling out their anti-COVID-19 plans, it seems Metrorail has yet to begin.
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Hand sanitiser, masks still not common sight on CT's public transport routes
At the city's busiest taxi rank, drivers said that they had not been issued with sanitiser and could not afford to buy for their hundreds of passengers.
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Prasa given Friday deadline to settle R114m CoCT debt or face disconnection
City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson that if the city disconnected services, it would affect Prasa's offices and facilities and would not impact on trains.
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Mbalula travels on suspended Cape Central Line
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the refurbishment of the line as announced in the State of the Nation Address would start on Thursday.
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Eskom doing all it can to get municipalities to pay up - De Ruyter
Last week, Eskom cut power to the Western Cape’s rail systems due to nonpayment.
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Eskom, Prasa to meet after power cut to WC Metrorail system
The entire service was suspended for most of Thursday and was only restored after the power was reinstated once the January bill was settled.
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Eskom: It's not the first time we've cut Prasa's power
Eskom temporarily cut the power supply to the rail agency in Cape Town on Thursday because of an overdue payment.
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Eskom shouldn't have cut Prasa’s power in CT - Parly transport committee chair
Parliament’s transport portfolio committee chairperson Mosebenzi Zwane said it was unfortunate to involve ordinary people in matters they knew nothing about.
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Minister Mbalula apologises to WC train commuters after service suspended
Trains were suspended due to non-payment to Eskom.
