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Mbalula inspects Prasa trains ahead of resumption of operations

1 July 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Mbalula inspects Prasa trains ahead of resumption of operations: I can’t really say Prasa is ready, Prasa will speak for itself,” the minister said. In the Western Cape, the first trains will travel between Cape Town and Retreat. But there are already concerns …: “Cape Town” – BingNews England v …

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Why is PRASA still trying to buy trains that can’t be used?

26 March 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Why is PRASA still trying to buy trains that can’t be used?: The AFRO4000 locomotives are too tall to run on large portions of South Africa’s long-distance network, notably the stretch between Cape Town and Beaufort West. This is confirmed by the Railway Safety …: “Cape Town” – BingNews ITWeb …

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Just 32 trains left in Cape Town after latest fire destroys carriages, locomotive

25 January 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Just 32 trains left in Cape Town after latest fire destroys carriages, locomotive: Cape Town’s depleted fleet of trains went from 33 to 32 on Saturday when six carriages and a motor coach went up in flames. train alight between Kentemade and Century City Railway stations on Saturday …: “Cape …

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Cape Town trains back on track after station arsonists bring network to a standstill

28 November 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Cape Town trains back on track after station arsonists bring network to a standstill: All commuter trains in Cape Town were briefly cancelled on Thursday morning after fires at the city’s central station destroyed 18 carriages. A limited service was reinstated around 8am, but platforms …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …

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Give us safe trains, protesters demand

26 August 2019 by Alan

Cape Town in the news: Give us safe trains, protesters demand: Matyhile was at Cape Town Station on Friday afternoon, watching as members of activist coalition #UniteBehind protested inside the station for commuter safety on trains. “They have a right to protest …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Cape Town ranked the most dangerous city in …

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SA accelerates the manufacture of trains

26 July 2019 by Alan

SA accelerates the manufacture of trains: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) is accelerating the manufacturing of trains in order to deal with the backlog in the supply of commuter trains, says Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Sentencing of serial child rapist welcomed: The Gauteng Provincial …

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