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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.
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'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.
Commuters face disruptions on Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank Stations due to water ingress, with bus replacements now in operation.
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 Barbara Creecy urges smart technology adoption to tackle vandalism, theft, and infrastructure issues in South Africa’s transport sector.
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 backs SADC Summit resolutions on trade, rail, and peace.
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.
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.
Minister of Transport Sindi Chikunga said they are implementing reforms at Transnet.
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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.
Political parties have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fix the ailing economy, crack down on violent crime and fix hospitals and clinics.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said they want to see more companies exporting their goods to the rest of Africa.
The suspects include six foreign nationals and a South African citizen.
Ramaphosa said the ANC's NEC lekgotla should lay the groundwork for the party to achieve its objectives in the future.
The cutback on maintenance over the last decade has accelerated the decline in track conditions.
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the Rail Private Sector Participation Framework will allow the private sector to participate in the rail network.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the damage that was caused to the Durban and Richards Bay ports was being addressed by government.
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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.
National Treasury, in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, said the poor performance of logistics and rail entity Transnet has reduced tax revenue.
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 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.