The Western Cape Metrorail is operating a limited service today due to damaged power cables at Wittebome Station on the Southern Line.
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As per a statement by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), a tree fell on the traction and signal power cables following extreme weather conditions. This incident affects the running of train service, and a temporary suspension of the Southern Line, Cape Flats Line, Central Line and the Northern Line is in effect.
A limited service is currently underway at the following lines:
- Malmesbury (terminating at Kraaifontein)
- Kraaifontein to Bellville
- Eerste River to Bellville
- Simonstown to Fish Hoek
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‘Our dedicated response teams were deployed promptly to assess the situation, ensure the safety of the area and initiated the necessary repair works. Our technicians have been working around the clock to repair the damaged traction power cable and to restore the power supply in the affected area.’
‘As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and uninterrupted operations of our railway system, we will conduct a comprehensive review of our vegetation management procedures. This will include enhanced tree trimming and inspection programmes to minimise the risk of similar incidents in the future.’
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