Metrorail guard injured after train catches fire due to suspected electrical fault By Sisonke Mlamla Share Cape Town - A Metrorail security guard has been injured and taken to the N1 City Hospital after a train travelling from Kraaifontein to Cape Town with commuters caught fire on Monday afternoon. Metrorail spokesperson Zino Mihi said they suspected an electrical fault was the reason behind the fire. Mihi said there were commuters on the train but no injuries were reported, stating that only the guard injured his knee. "One motor coach was burnt and one plain trailer partially burnt." Mihi said and investigation is still under way to determine the cost of the damage.