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Northern Line

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

South Africa

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

By Liezl Human

Transport minister rejects City of Cape Town's bid to take over railway services

South Africa

Transport minister rejects City of Cape Town's bid to take over railway services

By Tariro Washinyira

Relief for rail commuters as Cape Town’s Parow Station reopens

Maverick Citizen

Relief for rail commuters as Cape Town’s Parow Station reopens

By Tariro Washinyira

Metrorail overcomes theft and vandalism to put more trains on Cape Town’s busy Northern Line

South Africa

Metrorail overcomes theft and vandalism to put more trains on Cape Town’s busy Northern Line

By Suné Payne

Glimmer of hope for Cape Town’s Northern Line amid Metrorail decay

South Africa

Glimmer of hope for Cape Town’s Northern Line amid Metrorail decay

By Tariro Washinyira

Cape Town will see trains running to northern suburbs for first time since 2020 - Transport Minister Mbalula

South Africa

Cape Town will see trains running to northern suburbs for first time since 2020 - Transport Minister Mbalula

By Suné Payne