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Mitchells Plain line set for May reopening - Prasa
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line marks a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Mitchells Plain section of Central Line set toreopen in May
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Prasa achieves milestones on Central Line; Mitchells Plain line set for May reopening
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Disruption of Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations
Commuters face disruptions on Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank Stations due to water ingress, with bus replacements now in operation.
Cape Town mayor calls for urgent reforms in ports, policing, and passenger rail ahead of SONA
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce major reforms to the management of ports, passenger rail, and policing during this week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Transport minister calls for smart solutions to revive South Africa’s transport sector
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy urges smart technology adoption to tackle vandalism, theft, and infrastructure issues in South Africa’s transport sector.
Malmesbury train services suspended on Friday
Metrorail has assured that ongoing maintenance work will not disrupt its operations, which include the Fish Hoek-Cape Town line, the Simon's Town shuttle, and connections between Cape Town, Bellville, and Eerste River.
Cabinet applauds outcomes of 44th SADC summit and future prospects
Cabinet backs SADC Summit resolutions on trade, rail, and peace.
Seven out of 10 French high speed trains to run Saturday after sabotage
Rail workers thwarted an attempt to destroy safety equipment on a fourth line in what France's national state-owned railway company, SNCF rail company.
Prasa suspends Durban to Cato Ridge service after trains collide in KZN
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has confirmed the suspension of railway services between Hammarsdale and KwaTandaza in KwaZulu-Natal following a collision between a passenger train and a Transnet Freight train, earlier this week.
Chikunga says reforms at Transnet will improve performance
Minister of Transport Sindi Chikunga said they are implementing reforms at Transnet.
Rediscover the magic of rail travel with a nostalgic train ride from Cape Town to Simon’s Town
Hop aboard the old-style passenger train, pulled by a traditional steam locomotive, for a truly special experience.
French public transport disruption: PM warns rail workers ahead of holiday strike
Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal warned railway workers against causing a disruption during the school holidays, as ticket inspectors plan on staging a picket at the weekend.
Sona 2024: Ramaphosa under pressure over last year’s Sona promises
Political parties have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fix the ailing economy, crack down on violent crime and fix hospitals and clinics.
Ramaphosa believes Transnet is on road to recovery
President Cyril Ramaphosa said they want to see more companies exporting their goods to the rest of Africa.
Seven arrested with rail infrastructure worth R175,000
The suspects include six foreign nationals and a South African citizen.
2024 Elections: President Cyril Ramaphosa confident ANC will win
Ramaphosa said the ANC's NEC lekgotla should lay the groundwork for the party to achieve its objectives in the future.
More than 3 636 kms of Transnet’s railway tracks abandoned
The cutback on maintenance over the last decade has accelerated the decline in track conditions.
Cabinet approves framework to allow third-party access to rail network
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the Rail Private Sector Participation Framework will allow the private sector to participate in the rail network.
Eskom, Transnet crisis damaging economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the damage that was caused to the Durban and Richards Bay ports was being addressed by government.
Incompetence at the centre of a self-inflicted crisis
OPINION: What is worrying about these backlogs is that some of the goods stuck at the Durban port also include goods which could have been sold during this week’s Black Friday retail extravaganza and some for the Christmas period, writes Prof. Bonke Dumisa.
Ramaphosa: We want trucks off the road; we want products on rail network
President Cyril Ramaphosa said in the end they must get trucks off the road, and they are working on a plan to get products on the rail network.
Godongwana warns Transnet is a fiscal risk
National Treasury, in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, said the poor performance of logistics and rail entity Transnet has reduced tax revenue.
Transnet mass resignations: railway must be under stewardship of railway community
As we reflect in an effort to resolve this economic morass we find ourselves in, we must be mindful that this country has no lack of railway expertise.
Transport Department say Transport Month will be dedicated to infrastructure
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has said that by the end of this financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) will have recovered 80% of the passenger rail corridors and lines, while bringing to the people a modernised passenger train experience.