Spokeswoman Riana Scott said the new security contingent was in addition to 100 Metrorail protection services officials who recently took up posts.

The boosted security formed part of a plan to address key commuter concerns.

Metrorail CEO Mosenngwa Mofi said an action plan launched this week would improve operational efficiency and reliability.

“The ageing infrastructure, resulting from underinvestment over the last 30 years, alongside theft and vandalism of safety critical assets, are the key drivers of delays and cancellations,” he said.

The province had budgeted R263 million for changes.

A total of R130m had been budgeted for infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation.

Philippi, Langa, Heideveld and Athlone stations would be upgraded at a cost of R124m.

About R9m would be spent on fencing critical areas around railways.

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Thu May 23 09:26:00 SAST 2013 ::

Jun 14, 2012

somaartakeit

Wow DA you achieved this without DA leader taking a ride on a train? Tjo jacob zuma watch and learn how its done but I gather you are the type that has no ability to learn, you are only good for blaming apartheid for your own failures
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