Metrorail in the Western Cape has opened a case of malicious damage to property after a group of youths stoned one of its trains.
According to the railway agency, the train was stoned at the Steenberg Station on its way to Fish Hoek Station. Acting spokesperson Nana Zenani said the stone also caused damage to the side window of the driver’s cabin
“More damages could have been caused and a commuter hurt, fortunately, this was not the case. Metrorail is appealing to local parents, local leadership and local authorities to protect the people’s assets.
“The assets were bought and are being maintained using taxpayer monies. Metrorail will therefore relentlessly pursue the perpetrators of such vandalism,” Zenani said.
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According to Zenani, Metrorail is also in the process of reinstating service across all its lines after extensive repair works have been done to various Metrorail assets due to vandalism.
“The stoning of trains adds another layer of difficulty in delivering services and is therefore intolerable to Metrorail. Metrorail is maintaining a hawkish stance against such acts of senseless behaviour towards government assets,” Zenani added.
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