WC Cosatu plans march to Prasa over delays to restore central rail
Union representatives said they were tired of empty promises and want train service back on track.
Source: ewn.co.za
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Union representatives said they were tired of empty promises and want train service back on track.
Mandy Wiener spoke to Prasa spokesperson Andiswa Makanda about the resumption of the train service.
In 2019, the Central Line was closed due to vandalism and theft.
11 Prasa officials have resigned after being implicated in investigations into a R3.5 billion locomotives tender, while 33 have been suspended.
Prasa board chair Leonard Ramatlakane has approved R7.5 billion for a complete overhaul and repair of old trains, some of which have been in accidents.