2011 Press Releases

PRASA’s Role on Climate Change and Contribution to Climate Train (2011/11/22)

PRASA, a carrier of 2.4 million passengers per day, has converted some of their Premier Classe and Shosholoza Meyl coaches to create the climate train. The conversions include on-board conferencing facilities, an on-board stage for drama performances, an on- board video viewing coach, and an exhibition coach... more...

PRASA Embarks On Second Market Engagement Focused On Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Requirements (2011/11/21)

With the finalisation and presentation of the Feasibility Study on the procurement, financing and maintenance of rolling stock for the Metrorail services to Cabinet the previous week, PRASA is now focusing on the second round of Market Engagements focusing on its BBBEE requirements for the manufacturing of new rolling stock... more...

Media Invitation - BBBEE Market Engagement at 10:00 and Climate Train Welcome at 12:00 - Tuesday, 22 November 2011 (2011/11/21)

With the finalisation and presentation of the Feasibility Study on the procurement, financing and maintenance of rolling stock for the Metrorail services to Cabinet the previous week, PRASA is now focusing on the second round of Market Engagements focusing on its BBBEE requirements for the manufacturing of new rolling stock... more...

Media Invitation - PRASA Embarks On Second Market Engagement Focused On Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEEE) Requirements for New Rolling Stock Manufacturing - Tuesday, 22 November 2011 (2011/11/15)

With the finalisation and presentation of the Feasibility Study on the procurement, financing and maintenance of rolling stock for the Metrorail services to Cabinet the previous week, PRASA is now focusing on the second round of Market Engagements focusing on its BBBEE requirements for the manufacturing of new rolling stock.... more...

PRASA Set To Welcome the Climate Train in Gauteng (2011/11/09)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), one of the Climate Train sponsors is gearing itself to welcome the Climate Train at its Gauteng train stations starting this week. more...

Media Invitation to a Briefing on the Climate Train at Nasrec Train Station - Thursday, 10 November 2011 (2011/11/08)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and its partner, Indalo Yethu, cordially invite you to a media briefing and showcasing of the Climate Train... more...

PRASA Responds To Western Cape Chamber Of Commerce and Cosatu Western Cape on Quality of Rail Service (2011/11/07)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has noted the report in this morning’s Cape Argus regarding the state of rail services in the Cape. PRASA acknowledges the observations made by the Western Cape Chamber of Commerce and Cosatu Western Cape that despite the massive investments in the passenger rail system over the past three years, ... more...

PRASA Invests R 373 Million in the Mamelodi Greenview Rail Doubling Project (2011/10/12)

As part of its investment into the modernisation of passenger rail services by 2015, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has invested R373 million into the doubling of rail tracks between Eerste Fabrieke and Greenview, the total upgrade of the Mamelodi Gardens and Pienaarspoort stations and building a new station at Greenview. more...

Metrorail to Offer Transport Services for Coldplay and Kings of Leon Concerts (2011/09/14)

Just as it was the case during the hugely successful U2 concert, Metrorail, a member of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), will once again be the preferred mode of transport for concert goers’ who will be attending the two iconic concerts, Coldplay and Kings of Leon scheduled to take place during October transport month. more...

Media Invitation to the Prasa Mamelodi Greenview Rail Doubling Site Visit – Wednesday, 12 October 2011 - Pretoria (2011/10/05)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will be hosting the Mamelodi Greenview rail doubling project site visit. The project is part of PRASA’s infrastructure and stations intervention project at Greenview to double the capacity on the Mamelodi corridor in order to modernise the corridor. more...

Metrorail Updates Cold Play Train Schedule to Match New Concert Times (2011/10/05)

With the Gauteng leg of the Cold Play concert slowly drawing closer, Metrorail has updated its train schedule and services to match the new concert times. more...

Metrorail Takes Chief and Pirates Supporters to the Final Derby This Saturday (2011/09/14)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will, through its rail operator, Metrorail, again take all valid match ticket holders to the Chiefs and Pirates final showdown this coming Saturday. more...

PRASA to Provide Dedicated Trains for The Next Two Soweto Derby Games At FNB Stadium (2011/09/06)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reached an agreement with Stadium Management South Africa to provide train services for the next two up-coming Soweto Derbies at FNB Stadium. more...

PRASA Sets the Record Straight on Western Cape’s Plan to take over the Running of Metrorail (2011/08/22)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has noted with great concern the suggestion that Metrorail services in the Western Cape would be run by the City Council. more...

PRASA Extends Date for Student Bursaries Applications (2011/08/15)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has extended its deadline for students who wish to apply for Bursaries offered by PRASA to Friday, 30 September 2011 to ensure that all students are afforded the opportunity to submit their applications. more...

Metrorail to Offer Transport Services for Coldplay and Kings of Leon Concerts (2011/07/27)

Just as it was the case during the hugely successful U2 concert, Metrorail, a member of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), will once again be the preferred mode of transport for concert goers’ who will be attending the two iconic concerts, Coldplay and Kings of Leon scheduled to take place during October transport month. more...

PRASA Completes Its Feasibility Study for Commuter Service (2011/07/27)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has finalised its feasibility study into the acquisition of new rolling stock and has submitted the findings to the Minister of Transport Mr. Ndebele for consideration before going to Cabinet. more...

Free Train Services for All Match Ticket Holders for Saturday’s Game (2011/07/27)

As Gauteng fans gear themselves for a cracker of a game on Saturday, PRASA, through Metrorail will be available to take all match ticket holders to the game free of charge. more...

PRASA Runs Free Metrorail Trains for Mama Sisulu’s Funeral Service (2011/06/09)

Metrorail, the rail operator for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will be running free train services to the Mama Sisulu’s funeral service which will be held at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 11 June 2011. more...

PRASA Grants Financial Assistance to Half of the Train Accident Victims (2011/06/06)

As at 02 June 2011, The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has granted Financial Assistance to 445 of the reported 857 Soweto train accident victims so far. more...

PRASA Gives Financial Assistance to Train Accident Victims (2011/05/29)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) notes with concern the sensationalism of the stories carried in the Saturday Star and Pretoria News Saturday edition, which are without depth or proper analysis, demonstrating attempts by attorneys to lobby against the agency's decision to offer financial rewards to train accident victims. more...

PRASA Responds To Union Statement (2011/05/27)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is rejecting claims of unfair dismal against its former train driver. more...

Metrorail Opens Rhodesfield Station to the Commuting Public (2011/04/04)

Metrorail, a service of Prasa is pleased to announce the full operation of Rhodesfield Station with effect from today the 04th of April 2011 for the convenience of train commuters travelling between Johannesburg - Pretoria and Leralla corridors. more...

Metrorail Train Service for Fans to the Neil Diamond Concert (2011/03/28)

Metrorail, a division of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), will be transporting thousands of fans to the Neil Diamond concert to be held on the 2nd April 2011 at FBN Stadium in Johannesburg. more...

South Africa vs. Egypt Train Travel for Fans Coca Cola Park (2011/03/17)

All roads will be leading to Coca Cola Park for the Bafana vs. the Pharos game on Saturday, 26 March 2011 with fans coming out in their numbers to support their teams. more...

Minister Ndebele on Market Engagement on Potential Train Manufacturing in South Africa (2011/03/11)

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele wishes to announce that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will be embarking on a Market Engagement process aimed at potential train manufacturers in South Africa. more...

Soweto Derby Train Travel to the Stadium (2011/02/21)

Metrorail, a division of PRASA, is running special trains to the much anticipated Soweto Derby this coming Saturday, 26 February 2011, when Gauteng’s giants, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lock horns. The two teams are crowd pullers and the streets heading towards the FNB stadium will all be one-way-traffic. more...

Metrorail to Take Fans to the U2 Concert (2011/02/01)

Metrorail, a division of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), will be transporting thousands of fans to the U2 Concert on the 13th of February 2011. more...