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Metrorail

After lengthy delays, City of Cape Town pushes for service level plan from Prasa to manage commuter rail

South Africa, Maverick News

After lengthy delays, City of Cape Town pushes for service level plan from Prasa to manage commuter rail

by: Steve Kretzmann

‘Cheaper, safe and warm’ – trains now run to Khayelitsha, but Central Line is still not fully operational

Maverick News

‘Cheaper, safe and warm’ – trains now run to Khayelitsha, but Central Line is still not fully operational

by: Sandiso Phaliso

New transport minister 'responsive' to Cape Town's plan to shift Metrorail from Prasa, says Quintas

South Africa

New transport minister 'responsive' to Cape Town's plan to shift Metrorail from Prasa, says Quintas

by: Steve Kretzmann

2024 elections — Where major political parties stand on uncertain future of public transport

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

2024 elections — Where major political parties stand on uncertain future of public transport

by: GroundUp Staff

Revitalisation of CT’s Metrorail Central line on track with potential for greater commuter access

South Africa, Op-eds

Revitalisation of CT’s Metrorail Central line on track with potential for greater commuter access

by: Ntsika Xuba

Cable theft and systemic challenges dampen excitement about revival of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services

South Africa, Maverick News

Cable theft and systemic challenges dampen excitement about revival of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services

by: Velani Ludidi and Hannah Theron

Cape Town commuters crippled by taxi travel costs as Metrorail central line remains closed

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Cape Town commuters crippled by taxi travel costs as Metrorail central line remains closed

by: Sandiso Phaliso

$Watch — EFF, ANC fracas brings COCT council meeting to standstill over JP Smith handling of taxi crisis$

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Watch — EFF, ANC fracas brings COCT council meeting to standstill over JP Smith handling of taxi crisis

by: Matthew Hirsch

Gauteng services on key railway line suspended indefinitely following freight train derailment — Prasa

South Africa, Maverick News

Gauteng services on key railway line suspended indefinitely following freight train derailment — Prasa

by: Bheki C. Simelane

Cape Town mayor threatens President with formal dispute process over rail devolution in wake of taxi strike

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Cape Town mayor threatens President with formal dispute process over rail devolution in wake of taxi strike

by: Steve Kretzmann

Minibus taxis critical to Cape Town’s effective functioning – government must work with the industry

Op-eds

Minibus taxis critical to Cape Town’s effective functioning – government must work with the industry

by: Ruth Nelson

Still off track — Many Metrorail lines in Cape Town remain closed for commuters

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Still off track — Many Metrorail lines in Cape Town remain closed for commuters

by: Liezl Human