Metrorail trains back in service
The trains were en route to Pretoria when they collided at around 05:00 on Monday.
Gauteng Metrorail confirmed on Tuesday that all trains are back in service after two trains collided.
Metrorail spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng said the trains were en route to Pretoria when they collided at around 05:00 on Monday.
There were no passengers on the trains, according to Metrorail operator Prasa spokesperson Andiswa Makanda.
“Neither driver was injured too. The preliminary investigation suggests that the cause of the incident was due to human error,” said Makanda.
She added that a full-blown investigation would be held and the outcome once concluded announced.
“Train 1800 consisted of 12 coaches and both trains are the new EMU trains. The trains have been successfully separated and re-railed.”
Makanda said Prasa reported the incident as required by its operating licence.
She further said a team of technical experts was dispatched to the scene to assess the incident.
In addition, Makanda affirmed Prasa’s commitment to providing safety for its passengers, saying that it regretted what had happened.
At the time, Mofokeng said all Saulsville trains would be temporarily suspended and advised commuters from Mabopane and De Wildt to Pretoria to seek alternative transport until the scene is cleared.
During transport month in October 2022, transport minister Fikile Mbalula officially opened the Pienaarspoort to Pretoria rail corridor whose services had been suspended.
The government introduced the reopening of rail corridors in April 2021 after infrastructure was vandalised and looted at the beginning of the lockdown in 2020 when there was no security.
As the government implemented the lockdown, vandalism got worse, forcing Prasa to shut down most of Gauteng’s rail lines.
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