International Railway Journal, 4/1/19:
Cape Town plans takeover of commuter rail services
The City of Cape Town announced on March 25 that it will appoint a multi-disciplinary team of rail professionals to support planning for its proposed takeover of commuter rail services from Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).
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A business plan for the devolution of commuter rail operations was approved by Cape Town City Council in October 2017. The business plan proposed a phased transfer of operations, enabling the city to “acquire the necessary skills and develop the additional capacity needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the service.”
