Cape Town’s bid to manage Metrorail gets the go-ahead in R1.9-trillion national plan

Author: Steve KretzmannPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: South Africa

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Cape Town’s bid to manage Metrorail gets the go-ahead in R1.9-trillion national plan

Cape Town has received approval to manage Metrorail as part of a R1.9-trillion national plan. This initiative aims to improve the city's rail transport system, which has faced various issues over the years. The project is seen as a key element in revitalizing transport infrastructure in South Africa.

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