Cape town rail enforcement unit
Over 200 arrests made by CT’s Rail Enforcement Unit in its first year
The unit was launched two years ago to tackle crime impacting Cape Town’s rail network.
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CT railway enforcement unit's contract extended
A new memorandum of agreement between the City of Cape Town, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and provincial government has been signed.
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CT rail enforcement unit’s contract renewed
The unit was launched last year and was funded by Prasa, the City of Cape Town and the provincial government.
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CT’s Rail Enforcement Unit arrests 5 suspects for separate crimes
The suspects were arrested for separate crimes related to possession of stolen property and drugs.
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CT train security costs R4.5 million a month, says Metrorail
Metrorail says since implementing additional security measures it has made 347 arrests in the province.
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4 arrested by CT rail unit could face years in prison
The City's JP Smith said the Passenger Rail Agency's Protection Services and police collaborated in six joint operations.
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No major damage to Metrorail's infrastructure since launch of rail unit
Between October and January, the Rail Enforcement Unit conducted 133 joint operations which led to 66 arrests.
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CT rail enforcement unit makes 7 more arrests
The arrests were made in the Woodstock and Claremont-Rondebosch areas during a series of more than 120 inspections at scrap yards, bucket shops and other metal theft hotspots.
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CT rail security units arrest scores for various crimes
The arrests were made in areas known for theft; Nyanga, Khayelitsha, Stock Road, Philippi, Langa and Bonteheuwel between Friday and Monday.
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Cape Town train arsonists still evading authorities
Last year, before the establishment of the dedicated Cape Town Rail Enforcement Unit, a spate of train fires caused mayhem on the network.
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9 suspects arrested since launch of CT’s rail unit
The unit is a joint initiative between the City of Cape Town, provincial government and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
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Cape Rail Enforcement Unit receives mixed reactions from commuters
It’s been a week since the new City’s Rail Enforcement Unit officers were deployed to the Cape Town network.
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Early success for Cape Town Rail Enforcement Unit
It's hoped the unit, along with other law enforcement bodies, will soon be able to crack down effectively on the likes of cable thieves and arsonists who routinely throw services into chaos.
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[WATCH] Railway enforcement unit hits the tracks
The City of Cape Town’s new Rail Enforcement Unit was deployed for the first time on Monday.
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High hopes for new Cape rail enforcement unit
Provincial transport authorities along with national Transport Minister Blade Nzimande attended the launch of the railway safety unit at Cape Town station on Friday.
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[WATCH] Cape commuters will have to wait a little longer for rail police
The deployment of Cape Town’s Rail Enforcement Unit has been delayed yet again. The unit was expected to be deployed on Thursday but officers have still not been given permission to operate on Prasa infrastructure.
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Work of CT's rail unit delayed
Rail Enforcement Unit was supposed to begin its work on Thursday afternoon during the peak hours, but officers have still not been given permission to operate on Prasa infrastructure.
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New Rail Enforcement Unit to hit CT stations this week
The unit will provide visible policing on trains and at stations, and will act against vandalism and theft of cables, copper, and other infrastructure.
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Roll out of CT’s rail enforcement unit to be closely monitored
The unit will deal with incidents of vandalism and theft and will also increase visible policing along the rail network.
