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Mainline trains will return to service between November 27 and December 4, says transport minister Fikila Mbalula.Image: Andre Jurgens
SA S LONG DISTANCE RAILWAYS

SA’s long-distance trains are going downhill fast, says Fikile Mbalula

The parlous state of SA’s long-distance railways has been laid bare by transport minister Fikile Mbalula. Replying in writing on Tuesday to a question from DA MP Manny de Freitas, Mbalula said the number of trains running, passengers and…

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A train goes up in flames on Cape Town’s northern line on January 25 2020.Picture:: ESA ALEXANDER
CAPE TOWN

Just 32 trains left in Cape Town after latest fire destroys carriages, locomotive

Article by TIMESLIVE Cape Town’s depleted fleet of trains went from 33 to 32 on Saturday when six carriages and a motorcoach went up in flames. The train caught fire between Kentemade and Century City stations, said City of Cape Town fire…

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