The embattled Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) was dealt another blow when six carriages and a motor coach were destroyed in a blaze at the weekend. CapeTimesSA
Cape Town – The embattled Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa was dealt another blow when six carriages and a motor coach were destroyed in a blaze at the weekend. The train was reported alight at about 7pm while it was travelling between Kentemade and Century City stations on Saturday.
“The Monte Vista railway lines are Transnet assets; both lines were closed to allow Fire & Rescue to extinguish the fire, but have now been re-opened. "The incident will be investigated to confirm the cause of the fire. Cost estimates of the damage will be confirmed once Prasa’s loss adjusters have had the opportunity to assess the damage after the train has been taken to Metrorail’s depot,” said Scott.
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