President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 09 May 2017, launch the New Metro Commercialised Full Train Service as part of government’s transport modernisation programme and massive infrastructure development in Pretoria.
The 20-year Modernisation Programme is aimed at revitalising the rail industry through training and skills development for both Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) employees and young people interested in railways.
In addition, the Modernisation Programme will also focus on upgrading the current rail infrastructure while continuing to deliver new trains for community use.
The details of the launch are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 09 May 2017
Time: 09h30
Venue: 1040 Burnette Street, PRASA House Hatfield, Pretoria
Members of the media covering the meeting should please send their names/ID/Passport numbers to Ms Nana Zenani on 083 297 5905 or nzenani@prasa.com. Members of the media are also advised to bring along their press cards and/or ID/Passport documents on the day of the launch.
Enquiries:
Dr Bongani Ngqulunga
Cell: 082 308 9373
Email: Bongani@presidency.gov.za
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