Prasa is to resume operations only at lockdown level 3

Struggling transport utility Passenger Rail Agency of SA says it has lost R199m since the enforcement of the national lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Prasa has terminated all services during levels 5 and 4 of the lockdown, in line with the Disaster Management Act regulations. He has addressed a letter to the unions requesting consultations on the VSPs, citing the deteriorating financial position at Prasa, which has been further worsened by Covid-19.

He said it has become an accepted practice at Prasa over the years to budget for a deficit, and said the plans he has for Prasa look to change this unacceptable budgeting culture.Mpondo said train operations will resume under level 3 of the lockdown, adding that Prasa has put precautions in place to limit community transmission and outbreaks.

Since coming to Prasa, Mpondo said his team has set up a robust executive committee structure, which has been meeting every two weeks since January. This structure is supported by five sub-committees, which meet twice a week.

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