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Metrorail suspends train service between Cape Town and Retreat over public violence fears
With the SAPS in the Western Cape placed on high alert in anticipation of “planned public violence action” in Cape…
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Cape Town Metrorail passengers accuse govt of neglecting coronavirus measures
While other forms of public transport such as mini-bus taxis and Golden Arrow have started rolling out their anti-COVID-19 plans,…
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Major disruption to Cape Town train service due to signal failures
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Metrorail) confirmed this morning that both the Southern line and Cape Flats train services…
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Power restored to Western Cape Metrorail
Power has been restored to Metrorail operations in the Western Cape. Earlier on Thursday, train services had been suspended. Eskom…
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Fight erupts over first and second class on overcrowded trains
Metrorail has apologized for the behaviour of a ticket conductor who was trying to ensure people were sitting in carriages…
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Metrorail train on fire in Joburg
A Metrorail train has allegedly caught fire in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Gauteng Metrorail spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng said it is not clear…
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R100K reward – These two men suspected of burning Cape Town trains
Metrorail has released footage captured on CCTV of two of the men wanted for the fires which recently effectively crippled…
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CCTV footage shows four suspects behind Cape Town train blaze
‘It’s up to the police now to affect arrests,’ Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said, adding ‘we’ve seen them … in…
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Thieves make off with 268 metres of contact wire from Cape Town train line
Thieves stripped 268 metres of contact wire overnight on the train line between Kuils River and Bellville, Metrorail said on…
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Man alleged to have set trains on fire sent for mental evaluation
The mental state of a man who is alleged to have set fire to two train sets has been called…
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Two killed after being hit by a train in separate incidents
Metrorail said it was a “tragic afternoon” on Tuesday after three people were hit by trains – two fatally –…
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Train fails to arrive as Plato inspects Metrorail service
At 6am, Plato, the MEC for safety and security until Mayor Patricia de Lille hands over the reins at the…
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Another train carriage torched in Cape Town
Firefighters on Tuesday responded to a train in flames at Koeberg station in Cape Town, battling to douse the inferno…
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Commuters damage cars after Metrorail suspends services
Angry commuters have reportedly damaged 15 personal cars belonging to the staff at the Metrorail Naledi depot after train services were suspended on Friday.…
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