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Blowing the whistle: Women train drivers have spoken out about the harassment they experience on the job. They are particularly vulnerable when they have to leave the driver’s cab to conduct first-line maintenance.(David Harrison/M&G)
COUNTRY

Women train drivers are under attack

For Prasa’s 293 female drivers, the job isn’t as simple as getting from point A to B. They also have to contend with frustrated commuters

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
RAIL TRANSPORT

Britain to Europe train cancelled ‘indefinitely’

Eurostar passenger train services linking Britain to continental Europe will be suspended indefinitely after 2000 passengers were trapped for hours.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
RAIL TRANSPORT

Transnet sells SA Express, Shosholoza Meyl

Transport parastatal Transnet announced on Friday that it has concluded the disposal of its remaining passenger rail and civil aviation interests.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
KENYA

Kenya, Uganda plan new railway to Mombasa port

Kenya and Uganda plan to build a new railway to cope with increased trade between the east African countries and their landlocked neighbours

  • George Obulutsa
3 min read
DURBAN

Travel in style from Jo’burg to Durban

A luxury train service that promises not to ruin one’s bank balance is set to begin operating between Durban and Johannesburg in October.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read