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1970s map of the line and station: http://htonl.dev.openstreetmap.org/50k- ... D1_GEO.TIF

Just spoken to one of the operators, quietly been told that the train isn't currently running. No dates were given for resumption of the service.

Nice...

Seems like it is a few years out of date. Likely the maps come from 1970s/1980s US Public domain data.

Zimbabwe is missing the "new" line Beitbridge to Gwanda.

I am seriously thinking about taking an adventure Kei Rail trip around the middle of November 2012.

Anyone else up for joining me?

Most likely East London to Mthatha, overnight and then return.

I would appreciate any info, tips or advice...

* Still Mthatha to East London with a locomotive ...

Photo: http://sarconnecta.blogspot.co.uk/2012/ ... being.html

I am slowly mapping South Africa's past and present rail infrastructure in OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Example map of the railway electrification in SA
or former railways . Other map renderings...

Spot any mistakes or have suggestions? Let me know. I'll keep an eye on the forum.
Feeling brave? Signup ...

Joburg.org.za: President checks transport 15 June 2012

Picture of the crossing / CCTV: http://www.capemetrorail.co.za/Communic ... lits-2.pdf

The location of the crossing: http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-34. ... 29&zoom=16

The accident has been captured by Bing's aerial imagery: http://binged.it/JY1n7M

I've been working on this list: Wikipedia List of abandoned railway lines in South Africa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ab ... uth_Africa

I'm sure there are mistakes. Feel free to improve.