Gauteng Metrorail spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng has confirmed the re-opening of train services for Mabopane and Saulsville stations, starting from today between 05:00-09:00 am and 3:00-7:00 pm.
Mofokeng said the services will be limited as they are available in the morning and in the afternoon during peak hours.
“We allow trains to take in 70% capacity only. Actually, trains load 2 220 but we allow 1 500 commuters onboard due to Covid-19 rules and regulations. We want to practice social distancing, no musk no entry and the rule of first come first served due to the pandemic”, added Mofokeng.
She said Mabopane train station falls amongst others that were closed last year in December, because of cable theft. Mofokeng warned that cable theft affects other stations on the line and delays train services.
“Commuter services were halted as part of national lockdown on 26 March 2020 due to Covid-19 infections in the country. At the beginning of July, limited train services were re-introduced but two days later stopped again in Pretoria due to cable theft. We stand against the malicious damage of the infrastructure and call upon communities to work with us, in order to combat the scourge of cable theft”, said Mofokeng.
