More trains up and running in KZN, says Prasa

More trains up and running in KZN, says Prasa

Two weeks ago, the passenger rail agency was anticipating a crisis saying at the time, only 15 trains were in service in KZN out of a possible 57.

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Photo: Wikimedia, NJR ZA

Prasa says six more trains have come back into service,  bringing the number up to 21.

READ: UNTU wants PRASA take accountability for leaving staff, commuters without security

Officials say the agency is facing infrastructure and maintenance issues  while also having to deal with cable theft.

They say they're not certain when the service will run normally again.

READ: KZN passengers warned trains running at low capacity

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