Tag: PRASA
PRASA introduces new modern trains in Cape Town
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the introduction of the new blue and white modern Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) on...
‘One Station at a Time’ – Cape Chamber hails PRASA success in reclaiming a...
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes to commend state law enforcement and passenger rail stakeholders for reclaiming a portion of Cape Town’s...
The battle to reclaim Cape Town’s central commuter rail line
The battle to reclaim Cape Town’s central commuter rail line is a litmus test of Government’s ability to maintain law and order.
The Cape Chamber...
PRASA’s blue train to run on Cape Town’s Southern Line
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) confirmed that it has been granted a commercial licence to run the ‘People’s Train’ (blue electric...
PRASA’s recovery moves backwards in restoring the railway system in the WC
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) road to recovery in the Western Cape has been a long one with several stations and...
Prasa set to spend R3 billion to restore Cape Town’s central line
Over the years, Cape Town’s railway lines have been riddled with cable theft and infrastructure problems, particularly the central line. However, this is all...
Small gold star for Eskom and (another) demerit point for Prasa
Last Friday’s switch-off by Eskom of electricity to the Western Cape’s Metrorail system during the evening rush hour immediately caused a great deal of...
President to witness testing of new PRASA train sets
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in Cape Town next week where he will be...
City may take over passenger rail
The City is seeking out a strong multi-disciplinary team of rail experts to assist the Transport Directorate with developing a plan for taking over...