Metrorail considers bringing in Defence Force

Metrorail says it can no longer guarantee the safety of commuters and is considering calling in the Defence Force to deal with the continuing violence on trains. Spokesperson Thandi Mlangeni told the media that Metrorail saw the situation as a national crisis. The statement was made after yet another victim died yesterday after being thrown from a moving train on the East Rand. Four people were injured on Monday when they were thrown from trains in the Johannesburg city centre. Mlangeni said the public would be informed as soon as a firm decision was taken on what should be done.