Mbalula blames theft for dilapidated train stations, as ActionSA calls for heightened security measures

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Mbalula said train stations requiring minor and extensive repairs will be upgraded as part of the National Station Improvement Programme.

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Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says metrorail train stations were vandalised at the height of the lockdown. File photo.Transport minister Fikile Mbalula said the shocking state of Metrorail train stations in Cape Town is due to theft and vandalism seen at the height of the lockdown.

He said critical infrastructure worth millions of rand had been stolen, which had resulted in a temporary suspension of operations at some stations.briefing on Monday after conducting an oversight visit of the Cape Town Northern Line and the Western Cape Rail Management and Traffic Control Centre in Bellville. “Since the declaration of the state of disaster and the restriction on travel, Prasa had to cease all commuter rail operations.

“Despite the easing of travel restrictions, the vandalism forced Metrorail to stop operations on several lines, including the Northern Line, as critical infrastructure had either been stolen or vandalised,” said Mbalula.pgraded as part of the National Station Improvement Programme. “I am satisfied that the infrastructure upgrades are on track to salvage a dilapidated network that has been brought to its knees by criminal conduct.

“It is unfortunate that strict measures to protect the rail infrastructure were not implemented. Large amounts of taxpayer money is invested in these projects, it is critical that going forward, the safety and security of facilities should never be compromised.”

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Will keep on asking same question....afterall public reps need to give answers.....When is the Mahikeng to Kimberley railway line services going to be 'fixed' Mr Minister Mbalula?

Useless where was the security that you put in place to stop this rot from festering

The man is a genius for figuring that out!!!

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