Cape Town – PRASA has launched new blue and white Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) on the Central Line in the Western Cape, extending the service from Nyanga to Mandalay station.
This is the first deployment of the “People’s Train” on this route, following upgrades to electrical and infrastructure between Nyanga and Nolungile.
The modern trains feature automated doors, CCTV, and air-conditioning for enhanced comfort and security.
Additionally, new signaling from Langa to Mutual Line will improve safety, reliability, and reduce delays.
“In addition to the new trains, the completion of signalling from Langa to Mutual Line marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of our services. Work to re-signal the rest of the Central corridor continues. This modern signaling system will not only improve the frequency and punctuality of our trains but will also reduce delays and congestion,” PRASA said on Thursday.
This development aims to benefit communities along the route and reflects PRASA’s commitment to modernising commuter rail services, it said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
