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Shosholoza Meyl

Dead in their tracks — three of four Shosholoza Meyl train routes halted indefinitely

Business Maverick

Dead in their tracks — three of four Shosholoza Meyl train routes halted indefinitely

By Sandiso Phaliso

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

South Africa

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

By Velani Ludidi and Hannah Theron

While vandalism and cable theft continue, Prasa makes progress in restoring rail services

South Africa

While vandalism and cable theft continue, Prasa makes progress in restoring rail services

By Bheki C. Simelane

It’s really hard to keep track of Transnet

Business Maverick

It’s really hard to keep track of Transnet

By Tim Cohen

Hundreds of rusted Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train carriages to be scrapped and sold

Maverick Citizen

Hundreds of rusted Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train carriages to be scrapped and sold

By Ezekiel Kekana

Take no chances: Your lockdown travel questions answered

Business Maverick

Take no chances: Your lockdown travel questions answered

By Sumeya Gasa

An insider’s view: An extra-long long-distance trip on the Shosholoza Meyl

South Africa

An insider’s view: An extra-long long-distance trip on the Shosholoza Meyl

By Luke Alfred

'Speeding' Shosholoza Meyl stopped in its tracks following fatal crash

South Africa

'Speeding' Shosholoza Meyl stopped in its tracks following fatal crash

By News24

The last train to Cape Town?

South Africa

The last train to Cape Town?

By J Brooks Spector