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Prasa report hits a snag

2013-05-14 07:50

A report by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on allegations of mismanagement and maladministration at Prasa will only be submitted in a month, her office says.

MEC: Threats to burn Gautrain absurd

2013-03-18 19:24

Threats by commuters to burn down the Gautrain are "absurd", Gauteng Transport and Roads MEC Ismail Vadi says.

Plans for KZN express train

2013-03-01 12:25

A business express train linking Pietermaritzburg and Durban has been tested and could be ready for passengers this year.

Metrorail defends driver's competence

2013-02-02 19:03

Metrorail has defended the competence of the driver of the train that rammed into the back of another stationary train in Pretoria, saying he was not previously involved in a similar accident.

Metrorail probes double train crash

2013-02-01 17:14

Metrorail has probed the cause of a double train crash near Pretoria that sent at least 150 people to hospital, with authorities saying cable theft could have contributed to the accident.

Prasa under fire for 'outdated' trains

2013-01-31 20:22

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has come under fire for the "outdated" trains used on the Gauteng rail system after at least 200 people were injured when two trains collided in Pretoria.

Prasa forks out R100m to beef up security

2013-01-04 14:28

Prasa has allocated R100m to beef up security for Metrorail employees and commuters following the murder of a train driver at Christmas, the parastatal says.

Prasa reveals sleek new trains

2012-12-12 09:00

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has unveiled state-of-the-art blue and silver trains that will become a reality in 2015.

Prasa ready for roll-out

2012-12-02 15:07

In a few weeks, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA will set the ball rolling for the transfer of R37bn into the hands of black South Africans.

Torched trains a R70m setback

2012-10-12 20:01

Repairing the damage caused by the torching of two trains in Mabopane, north of Pretoria will cost about R70m, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA says.

Metrorail under pressure

2012-10-01 18:19

Increasing numbers of commuters are dodging fares as many who have lost jobs struggle to pay for transport in search of jobs, according to a report.

Chaos as storms batter SA

2012-09-06 22:33

Dozens of people have been displaced, cars were swept away and train services disrupted as stormy weather battered large parts of the country.

Motorist catches dodgy bus driver red-handed

2012-07-26 10:06
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The driver of a Translux bus has been suspended after a member of the public photographed him overtaking trucks on a blind rise.

SA trains set for huge upgrade - Prasa

2012-06-20 09:45

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has briefed MPs on the state and safety of SA's ageing trains, and its plans to invest heavily in over 7 000 new locally-built coaches in the next 20 years.

Prasa accused of derailing black business

2012-06-03 14:04

The Black Business Council has accused Passenger Rail Service SA of sidelining black business when it issued a multi-billion rand tender to acquire train coaches.

Train fares favour poor: Prasa

2012-03-27 16:24

Train fares are skewed in favour of rail commuters and poor communities, says the Passenger Rail Agency of SA.

Trains back on schedule - Prasa

2012-03-05 20:37

All Metrorail trains were running on schedule on Monday as staff returned to work, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA says.

Union upset over blame for torched trains

2012-03-01 18:12

The SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union has lashed out at the Passenger Rail Agency of SA for accusing it of torching six trains in Johannesburg.

Strike fails to affect Metrorail services

2012-02-29 13:33

Rail services in all regions are running as normal despite a strike by workers in parts of the country, Metrorail says.

Cable thieves disrupt Gauteng trains

2012-02-20 08:34

Cable thieves have disrupted trains on the Leralla-Tembisa line on the East Rand, but buses have been arranged as alternative transport, authorities say.

Cities may take control of trains

2012-02-13 10:46

The government is considering handing control of passenger train services from the Passenger Rail Agency of SA to cities.

Trains not affected by bash - Prasa

2012-01-08 17:15

Trains between Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg were affected by a power failure and not by the ANC centenary celebrations as claimed by the DA, Prasa says.

Crime on trains, stations reined in

2011-11-01 21:13

Crime on trains and at stations has dropped by more than a third over the past two years, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says.

Long-distance trains running again

2011-07-28 12:14

Long-distance train services from Gauteng to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have been restored after being suspended as a result of the snow.

 

Rail service tops Fedusa's agenda

2013-04-05 16:04

Problems at long-distance passenger rail service Shosholoza Meyl has topped the agenda when trade union federation Fedusa met Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in Pretoria.

Satawu leaders under attack

2013-03-14 21:32

The lives of the SA Transport Workers Union leaders were under threat, the union says.

Metrorail offers R50k to catch arsonists

2013-03-06 12:25

Metrorail has offered a R50 000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the people who torch its trains.

More money for Sanral and Prasa

2013-02-27 15:15

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has given more funding for embattled transport agencies Prasa and Sanral to upgrade train services and national roads.

Union: Train driver was on final warning

2013-02-02 09:49

The driver of the train that rammed into the back of another stationary train had a 12-month final written warning for violating safety standards, the NTM has claimed.

Copper theft rises in December

2013-02-01 17:12

Copper worth R12.4m million was stolen in December last year, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.

Public transport is not free, says MEC

2013-01-24 12:48

SA needs to develop a culture of consumer discipline because there is a culture of not wanting to pay for train services‚ says Western Cape MEC for transport.

Two seen after train driver's murder

2012-12-27 20:18

Two men were spotted crossing a railway line in Pretoria shortly after a train driver was murdered in his locomotive, police have said.

French firm clinches R51bn SA train deal

2012-12-05 16:00
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In one of the biggest government deals ever, rail agency Prasa has awarded a R51bn contract to France's Alstom to build 3 600 new passenger trains.

Rail boss decries destructive 'culture'

2012-10-12 22:11

Prasa's CEO has condemned the torching of two trains by rowdy commuters upset at delays, saying "let's be honest, this is a culture issue", but insisting that the venting cannot be tolerated.

Prasa sues government for R26m

2012-09-18 12:10

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is taking legal action against the department of public works for unpaid invoices to the value of R26m.

Prasa plans R15bn BEE scheme

2012-09-05 09:25

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA is planning a R15bn black economic empowerment programme as part of its plans to modernise Metrorail.

Society needs reliable transport: Martins

2012-07-09 13:26

A reliable and efficient transport system is essential to the functioning of society, says Transport Minister Ben Martins.

Black council may take govt to ConCourt

2012-06-12 07:51

The Black Business Council may take the government to the Constitutional Court over a procurement process it believes to be unfair, its secretary says.

Train windows 'for comfort, not safety'

2012-05-09 12:50

Prasa has argued in a court case brought by a man who lost his eye when a stone flew through a train window that an open window on a train is a matter of comfort and not safety.

More pain for commuters with Metrorail price hike

2012-03-22 22:39

Metrorail is set to increase national train fares as soon as next month, says the Passenger Rail Agency.

6th arrest over torching of trains

2012-03-05 17:10

A Metrorail employee has been arrested in connection with fires on train carriages in and around Johannesburg, which caused damage estimated at R70m.

Torching of trains 'an attack on poor'

2012-03-01 14:45

The torching of six trains in Gauteng by striking workers was an attack on the poor and working class, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA says.

Metrorail probes worker intimidation

2012-02-28 21:10

Metrorail is investigating allegations that striking workers intimidated those reporting for duty, it says.

Cape Town seeks to control local trains

2012-02-14 15:35

Plans are under way to transfer control of local passenger rail services to the City of Cape Town, in order to form an integrated public transport system.

Satawu calls for Prasa CEO's head

2012-01-31 14:16

Rail workers have called for the suspension of Passenger Rail Agency of SA group CEO Lucky Montana over alleged tender irregularities.

Trains to ANC's centenary celebrations

2012-01-05 16:00

Fourteen trains will transport people to the ANC's centenary celebrations in Bloemfontein, the Passenger Rail Agency of SA says.

Prasa hit by R1bn loss

2011-10-13 12:18

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA has reported a loss of R1.019bn for the latest financial year.

Prasa sends feasibility study to Ndebele

2011-07-27 19:17

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa says a completed feasibility study into the acquisition of new rolling stock has been sent to the transport minister for consideration.

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