Kapteinsklip line officially reopens

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After six years, rail services are returning to Mitchell’s Plain. PRASA Western Cape officially reopened the Kapteinsklip Line on Monday, reconnecting thousands of daily commuters to an affordable, reliable rail service on the Mitchell’s Plain corridor. The Philippi–Kapteinsklip section has been out of service since 2020, following extensive vandalism and widespread infrastructure damage across the rail network.

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According to Prasa Western Cape, successful test runs were completed during the week of 15–19 December 2025, confirming infrastructure readiness and operational safety ahead of the reopening.

The reinstated limited service will however only connect four key stations, namely Philippi, Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, and Kapteinsklip. A shuttle will operate between Kapteinsklip and Philippi, with passengers travelling to or from Mitchell’s Plain transferring at Philippi in both directions.

‘’This reopening marks the final phase in the full restoration of the Central Line — a critical public transport artery serving communities across the Western Cape. It is also expected to ease the congestion that has become an everyday experience across the broader public transport network,’’ said Zino Mihi, Metrorail Western Cape spokesperson.

 

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