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WC DA to Mkhwebane: Where is the Metrorail investigation?
The provincial standing committee on transport and public works requested the public protector to investigate the dire state of Metrorail in the Western Cape.
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CT officials to appoint team of experts to help manage rail service takeover
The city wanted to run the trains in the Western Cape and would task the advisors with providing a business plan.
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Off the rails: Over 1,000 train collisions took place in SA in 2018
Minister Fikile Mbalula has released a safety report, compiled by the Railway Safety Regulator.
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Parents urged to educate children about public transport safety
A 16-year-old Khayelitsha boy fell from the roof of a carriage allegedly while train surfing.
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CT commuters bear brunt after latest train fires
Two carriages were gutted and a third was slightly damaged in a blaze on Tuesday evening at Cape Town station.
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Metrorail appeals for information after latest CT train fire
Two carriages were gutted and a third damaged in the incident.
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Man struck by train while crossing railway line at Heathfield
A 19-year-old male has been killed while crossing a railway line at Heathfield on Wednesday morning.
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WC Safety MEC Fritz says rail safety a priority in wake of latest CT train fire
Two carriages were gutted and a third slightly damaged following a blaze on Tuesday night. No injuries were reported.
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Two carriages gutted in latest CT train fire
The train was already on fire when it pulled into Cape Town station on Tuesday night.
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Cable theft persists despite efforts by Metrorail
At least 18 arrests have been over the past several days.
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Prasa makes progress in CT rail crime crackdown
More than 20 court cases are before the courts, where suspects have been arrested for an array of rail-related offences.
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Prasa continues tests on new CT trains
Trial runs are under way and they'll be carried out over the next few months.
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Alleged train arsonist to remain in hospital for trial
The 30-year old Thobela Xoseni is accused of starting a fire at Cape Town station last month and has been sent to Valkenberg Hospital for psychiatric observation.
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Court orders suspected train arsonist to undergo psychiatric evaluation
Thobela Xoseni is accused of starting a fire at Cape Town train station last month.
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Prasa suspends three security officials in wake of CT train fire
Prasa said on Friday their suspension is pending the outcome of an investigation into whether there was a security lapse that resulted in the burning of the two trains.
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Unite Behind calls for CT rail crisis to be declared national disaster
Twelve coaches were destroyed in an arson attack at Cape Town station on Easter Sunday, resulting in damages of R33 million.
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Cape Town train fire suspect to appear in court
A train was torched on platform 13 over the Easter long weekend, which led to another train catching fire.
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Metrorail warns of disruptions at CT station
Two trains were set on fire over the weekend, resulting in 12 coaches being gutted.
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WC Metrorail fears latest train fire could be start of more attacks
From July to October 2018, Metrorail lost several trains due to fires in Cape Town, and Sunday’s incident has set it back once again.
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CT Mayor Dan Plato: Train fires remain a concern
Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato says while the cause of the recent fire remains unclear, more than 40 train carriages have been burnt in arson attacks since 2017.
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Metrorail’s Richard Walker says latest CT train fire will hamper service
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has estimated the destruction of 12 coaches will cost at least R33 million.
