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To: Raymond Maseko, Regional Manager for the Western Cape for PRASA
PRASA bring back the 5:10am train from Cape Town to Nyanga
Dear PRASA/Metrorail Team,
I'm writing to report consistent overcrowding on trains from Khayelitsha to Nyanga, particularly during peak hours. Passengers are often unable to board due to lack of space.
Could you please look into adding more trains or coaches to alleviate this issue?
As passengers, we have noticed that the train from Cape Town to Nyanga is no longer operating, which is a HUGE problem for us.
We demand that Prasa bring back a train from Cape Town to Nyanga at 05:10 every morning.
Why is this important?
Overcrowding on trains is just a recipe for disaster. People could end up losing their lives if this issue is not addressed as quickly as possible. Vulnerable people like school children and the elderly also use those trains, and their lives are being endangered on a daily basis.
The absence of the train we had is causing a catastrophe, and this is why it has to be brought back. Overcrowded trains mean some people never even make it on, which results in them being late for work, getting in trouble with their bosses, and consequently losing their jobs.
School children are also facing difficulties because of this. Many of them now have to rely on taxis to reach the southern line trains, which means they have to spend more money. They also get home late, around 5:30 pm to 6 pm, even though school ends earlier, which affects their ability to complete their homework.
We must take action now, before the human cost becomes far too high.
The absence of the train we had is causing a catastrophe, and this is why it has to be brought back. Overcrowded trains mean some people never even make it on, which results in them being late for work, getting in trouble with their bosses, and consequently losing their jobs.
School children are also facing difficulties because of this. Many of them now have to rely on taxis to reach the southern line trains, which means they have to spend more money. They also get home late, around 5:30 pm to 6 pm, even though school ends earlier, which affects their ability to complete their homework.
We must take action now, before the human cost becomes far too high.