Metrorail Western Cape will, from today, operate its new blue trains on the Cape Flats and Southern Lines.
The trains will be in operation during peak periods – in the morning and afternoon – with more sets to be gradually introduced.
Metrorail spokesperson, Nana Zenani says the new trains will play an important role in improving services and on-time performance.
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Good morning! The #TrainReportTeam is signing off. We’ll be back online later today from 14:00 – 19:00 assisting you with your afternoon commute. #BeTrainSmart pic.twitter.com/DYkBm5Kyfx
— Metrorail W/Cape (@CapeTownTrains) February 28, 2022
Transnet has announced the immediate suspension of all Blue Train services.
The suspension came into effect yesterday.
Last week, operations were also halted after a fire broke out in one of the coaches of the Blue Train.
Services were also halted late last year after the train was involved in an accident.
Transnet spokesperson Ayanda Shezi says the aim is to reinstate services as soon as possible.
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Indulge in exotic delicacies of afternoon tea while you enjoy the glorious South African landscape seen through the panoramic windows of the lounge carriage.#TheBlueTrainExpereince #AfricanTravel #SouthAfricanTourism pic.twitter.com/52p0PM8mHG
— The Blue Train (@TheBlueTrainSA) February 3, 2022
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has committed R7 billion to be invested in improving train services.
The Minister says PRASA in the Western Cape has so far been able to re-establish 5 of the Mother City’s largest train services.
The Southern Line, the Retreat to Fish Hoek service and the Fish Hoek to Simon’s Town services have been in operation since last year.
Mbalula says the Cape Town to Bellvile and Cape Town via Pinelands railway service should be operational again by March.
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WATCH: We are now at Vasco Station@PRASA_Group CRES facilities regional manager explaining the station upgrades to Minister @MbalulaFikile, @CityofCT @mec_mitchell pic.twitter.com/EywdEcucw5
— Department of Transport (@Dotransport) January 17, 2022
We’re also joined by the Western Cape MEC, Daylin Mitchel @mec_mitchell on a site visit @GovernmentZA #PeoplesTrain https://t.co/abv4kPpOBd
— Department of Transport (@Dotransport) January 17, 2022
PRASA in the Western Cape has committed itself to refurbish and upgrade 39 of the province’s train stations in the current financial year.
According to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, 5 of these stations will be upgraded by the Western Cape Region.
The Minister visited Cape Town this morning as part of an oversight visit to gauge the progress of the stations’ refurbishment.
Mbalula says the majority of the stations have been severely vandalized.
The Minister says the aim is to give Capetonians access to quality and reliable train services.
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I am satisfied that the infrastructure upgrades are on track to salvage a dilapidated a network that has been brought to its knees by criminal conduct.
These upgrades will be reinforced by a security model that relies on tight collaboration with law enforcement… pic.twitter.com/eBNBk3S1UP
— FIKILE MBALULA | MR FIX (@MbalulaFikile) January 17, 2022
