Prasa takes measures to keep trains on track

[John Ashworth]

Prasa takes measures to keep trains on track

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has planned interventions on all Metrorail and Shosholoza Meyl services struck by vandalism, and which resulted in massive disruption to commuter services.

Prasa spokesperson Nana Zenani said diesel locomotives would be used in areas with no overhead power to run trains, and security deployments have been updated to focus on the crime hotspots, while all procurement contracts for spares and other crucial services are being expedited to shorten the waiting period...