President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit Cape Town Station for a briefing on the modernisation programme and for the unveiling of the new trains.
Cape Town - President Cyril Ramaphosa will unveil the new trains at Cape Town Station on Tuesday and will also be briefed on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s efforts to improve commuter services, and to stimulate economic activity through its modernisation programme. Ramaphosa will observe the testing of Prasa’s new train sets before the new fleet’s complete roll-out.
“The programme aims to revitalise the rail industry through the local manufacture of parts, maintenance, the establishment of training facilities, the achievement of 65% local content, and training and skills development for Prasa employees and young people interested in the rail industry. United National Transport Union spokesperson Sonja Carstens said the news was exciting and they were glad to hear the new stock would be deployed in the Western Cape.
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