The train line between uMlazi and KwaMashu is set to be re-opened, albeit in a staggered approach, after more three months of being closed due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations. TheMercurySA
On Wednesday, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Bheki Ntuli and eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda inspected the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa‘s state of readiness to open the 21 out of 102 stations.
Accompanied by Prasa Regional Manager Dumisani Dube, Ntuli and Kaunda inspected the Durban Station train terminal and also observed the adherence to guidelines promulgated under Alert Level 3 of the Covid-19 national lockdown on-board a Prasa train from Durban Station to Dalbridge Station. MEC Ntuli observed the social distancing measures in place at the train terminals and inside the train, sanitisation of the facilities and the use of Personal Protective Equipment by officials. Ntuli said he has had engagements with Prasa and their preparations to resume operations as per the regulations.
However, Ntuli said he was concerned about the cable theft and vandalism that has taken place at the train stations, which have had a negative impact on Prasa’s operations and has caused delays in the resumption of services. He said each coach will be operating at 30% capacity in order to comply with the Covid-19 regulations.
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