The DA’s Shadow Minister of Transport, Chris Hunsinger conducted an oversight inspection at Netreg Train Station in Kalksteenfontein oin Friday.
Hunsinger visited the same station in June
2020.
He was joined by Mayco member for Transport,
Felicity Purchase, and ward councillor, Angus McKenzie.
The purpose of the oversight was to examine the
extent of the damages casued on the Western Cape’s busiest line, which is the
central line, and how this impacts on residents access to transport.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa)
reopened the central line in February 2021, which is meant to run from Cape
Town station to Chris Hani station and Kapteinsklip, but trains only operate until
Langa station.
Hunsinger says he is shocked that no
improvements were made.
‘’I am absolutely shocked and disappointed
following the oversight visit at Netreg (train) station on the Central Line. I
visited the same station last year and the comparison is shocking. The situation
worsened extensively.’’
The shadow minister said that he had several
engagements with PRASA and Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport.
‘’PRASA undertook absolutely nothing. This is
not acceptable!’’ said Hunsinger.
‘’Millions of people are deprived of public
transport, specifically Metroraill.’’
Hunsinger says he will meet with Prasa Group
CEO, Zolani Matthews on a way forward
‘’I’m gonna share and demand a personal meeting
with Mr. Matthews to discuss this situation and find solutions to address this
unacceptable situation at NetReg station, and particular the Cape Town central
line.
PICTURES SUPPLIEDDone By: Mitchum George
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