Metrorail to deploy more security and police officials at train stations

Mbasa Gqokoma
04 March 2015

Metrorail in the Western Cape says it is currently reassessing the deployment of security personals at train stations.

This is after an attempted robbery where shots were fired between Eerste River and Lyndock station which left one person injured.

Metrorail’s Riana Scott says”police are investigating the matter and that additional security is being added on the northern route.

Scott says our service personnel now will work very close with the police to conduct regular crime prevention actions.

These will include search and fissure operations to confiscate danger weapons.

Scott added that “we also appeal to our communities to report all incidents so the police can accurately gage the need for additional resources”.

We are very happy to report there were fifteen recent arrests in several instances where commuters’ possessions were retrieved and returned.

They declined to make cases and to press charges. We really ask the people whatever incident please report it” Scott added.