Metrorail Western Cape regional trains will not be running Friday.

Metrorail Western Cape regional trains will not be running this Friday.

Published on

7 August 2024

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Metrorail Western Cape has confirmed that its regional service will not operate on Friday 9 August.

The rail company issued the notice on Tuesday, which was met with widespread criticism from commuters who rely on the mode of transport daily.

The rail service says the break will not be for the entire long weekend and that operations will resume on Saturday. Metrorail spokesperson Zino Mihi explained the reasoning behind the decision:

“Metrorail in the Western Cape will not be operating trains on Friday, as it is a public holiday. We will be using the time for intensive maintenance that will start from Thursday. The maintenance includes the recommissioning and testing, resignalling at Bonteheuwel and between Kasselsvlei and Bellville stations,” clarified Mihi.

Lizell Persens

Lizell is a Cape Town-based news anchor, reporter and transcriptionist. She has been a journalist for the past 10 years, and started her career as a TV producer. The avid reader enjoys writing poems, fast cars, music, travelling, and exploring new food.