First SA-built X’trapolis Mega commuter train sent to Prasa
Currently, there are two trains undergoing testing and commissioning, with 16 cars in the fitting workshop and 23 in the car body shell workshop.
The first South African-built X’trapolis Mega commuter train by Gibela has been handed over to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on Friday, African Reporter reports.
The plant in Dunnottar was filled with loud cheers as the six-car train left, en route for the Wolmerton depot of Prasa.
Gibela’s CEO Thierry Darthout says the train has taken 14 months to complete, with production beginning in September 2017.
“The first train was built while finishing construction of one of the largest manufacturing plants in the world; furnishing the car body shell workshop with 19 state-of-the-art process innovations and commissioning high-tech equipment.
“Seeing off this modern train, I am reminded that every hour devoted by Gibela’s dynamic and aspirational team has been worth it. This train is for them and their fellow South Africans,” says Darthout.
The first South African-built X’trapolis Mega commuter train by Gibela has been handed over to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on Friday.
The plant in Dunnottar was filled with loud cheers as the six-car train left, en route for the Wolmerton depot of Prasa.
Gibela’s CEO Thierry Darthout says the train has taken 14 months to complete, with production beginning in September 2017.
“The first train was built while finishing construction of one of the largest manufacturing plants in the world; furnishing the car body shell workshop with 19 state-of-the-art process innovations and commissioning high-tech equipment.
“Seeing off this modern train, I am reminded that every hour devoted by Gibela’s dynamic and aspirational team has been worth it. This train is for them and their fellow South Africans,” says Darthout.
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