The Metrorail train service between Johannesburg and Vereeniging has been suspended due to a violent service delivery protest currently underway near Nancefield Station, Johannesburg.<\/p>\n
All commuters traveling to and from Vereeniging are advised to make alternative transport arrangements until it is safe to resume the service in this corridor.<\/p>
At the moment, the station is inaccessible because the protestors have barricaded roads around Nancefield.<\/p>\n
\u201cSadly there are reports that some of our employees and community members suffered injuries following an altercation with protestors,\u201d said Lillian Mofokeng, Metrorail senior manager, marketing and communication.<\/p>
\u201cIt is unfortunate that when people are dissatisfied with service delivery-related issues, they then direct their anger to Metrorail environments.<\/p>\n
\u201cProtestors normally block railway lines and stone trains.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis negatively affects the normal running of trains and affects the economy of Gauteng.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mofokeng also said Metrorail strongly condemns the opportunistic behaviour of criminals who vandalise state assets and put the lives of its employees and commuters at risk.<\/p>\n
\u201cSafety is Metrorail\u2019s number one priority thus we will not hesitate to suspend the running of trains when safety cannot be guaranteed,\u201d said Mofokeng.<\/p>\n
\u201cVandalism, arson and attacks on our personnel and commuters are counter-productive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Metrorail management sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and will continue to closely monitor the situation from the ground.<\/p>\n
Commuters are requested to be patient at all times while in the operational network.<\/p>\n
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