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FILE: Commuters cram onto a train at the Khayelitsha station on 30 November 2017. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

Cape town rail transport

DA: Commuters will benefit if local govt runs rail transport

By Graig-Lee Smith

Train delays, damaged infrastructure and suspended train lines have become a reality for tens of thousands of commuters in Cape Town.

  • FILE: A Metrorail train. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/Eyewitness News

    Commuters likely have long wait for CT rail turnaround

    The City of Cape Town on Thursday considered an ambitious plan for the council to take over the rail infrastructure in the city.

    1666 days ago
  • FILE: A metrorail train station in Cape Town. Picture: Regan Thaw/EWN

    Expert: Intervention needed to avert total collapse of CT's rail system

    The City of Cape Town will be tabling a proposal to take over management of the rail network in Cape Town before council on Thursday.

    1667 days ago
  • Metrorail commuters wait on trains at Philippi station on 20 April 2016. Picture: EWN

    CT council to hear proposal for city to take over rail network

    Transport consultant Richard Gordge says putting control into the hands of local authorities is a great idea.

    1668 days ago
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