The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has made significant progress in rebuilding passenger rail infrastructure, with 31 of the 40 lines now operational.
With the recent reopening of the Nancefield to Johannesburg line, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, accompanied by the PRASA Board of Control and Management, will take a trip from Nancefield to Johannesburg on Friday, 19 April 2024.
This event forms part of the celebrations marking 30 years of democracy, highlighting the significant progress made since 1994.
The media is invited to cover the event as follows:
Pick up location: PRASA Umjantshi House at
Time: 05:30 for 06:00
Venue: Nancefield Station
Train Departure: 07h15
Kombis will be made available at PRASA’s Umjantshi House building in Johannesburg, next to Park Station.
Media is advised to not drive straight to Nancefield Station as there will be no transport available to collect their vehicles.
Media contact for Minister of Transport
Collen Msibi, Spokesperson
0664769015
Media contact for PRASA
Andiswa Makanda, Spokesperson
082 505 6846
