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PRASA transport infrastructure and fleet modernization

Overview

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has initiated significant infrastructure and fleet modernization programs to enhance public transport services.

Initially, the agency announced an R11 billion investment to upgrade signalling and telecommunications systems. This includes R2 billion specifically for the rehabilitation of the Umlazi Corridor in KwaZulu-Natal to improve train frequency and passenger capacity. To support these upgrades, PRASA procured 101 new trains.

Following these developments, PRASA expanded its focus to include broader safety and fleet renewal initiatives. As passenger rail trips rose from 77 million to 101 million, the agency implemented drone-based surveillance and electronic security to address theft, vandalism, and overcrowding. Additionally, the agency began renewing its long-distance bus fleet, introducing 17 new coaches to the City-to-City division as part of a larger goal to acquire 95 modern coaches by 2030.

Entities

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa · Barbara Creecy · Durban · Railway Safety Regulator · Nwabisa Gqamane-Ntiyane

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    PRASA expands transport services through rail safety and bus fleet renewal

    PRASA is enhancing South African transport by increasing rail passenger capacity, investing in safety technology and infrastructure, and adding 17 new long-distance buses to its City-to-City fleet.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    PRASA invests R11 billion to modernize Durban rail services

    PRASA is investing R11 billion in signalling and telecommunications upgrades and R2 billion in the Umlazi Corridor to modernize Durban's rail services and increase passenger capacity.

Sources

africazine.com · ebnewsdaily.co.za · nouvelles-du-monde.com · railways.africa · sanews.gov.za · sundayworld.co.za