Trains
latest news & developmentsPublic transport inequality
The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners
Cape Town commuters still derailed
Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion in the city
Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow
Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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
Transnet (and death) cheat aged pensioners out of dignified lives
A fight drags on to get the state to replenish looted pension funds for those battling to make ends meet.
Editorial: R70m for Prasa investigation is off the rails
We may be appalled by the huge amount being spent on this investigation, but something has to be done.
Politicians fall out over Prasa chief executive fiasco
The tense stand-off between one-time allies Dipuo Peters and Popo Molefe is stalling the rail agency’s R172-billion upgrade.
Prasa accuses SA ‘partner’ of fraud
The rail agency claims a local company duped it by trading on a German rail firm’s name and reputation.
Tall trains: Prasa sues for R2.6-billion
The rail agency is also demanding that the 13 locomotives already delivered be sent back.
On the train track for a trip down memory lane
Sandstone’s collection of lovingly restored trains and tractors add a bit of oomph to South Africa’s heritage.
Chuffed with railway’s success
Rovos’s long journey has been fraught with problems but the man behind it has kept the family business on track.
Cities could take over passenger train management
Deputy Transport Minister Jeremy Cronin says government is considering taking the responsibilities of Prasa and handing it to cities for management.
Marooned in Pretoria?
There’s a cool train service aimed at the business traveller in Gauteng. You get undercover parking, a free refreshment, free newspapers and more…
Police to focus on train crime over festive season
Police will embark on a nationwide crime-prevention operation on the country’s trains amid increased passenger loads over the festive season.
Eight arrested for French train sabotage
Eight members of an ultra-left anarchist group have been arrested in connection with a string of attacks on France’s rail network.