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Fin24 reports that Gautrain said on Monday evening that it had taken legal steps to ensure that striking workers protested peacefully and had implemented additional safety measures following the first day of an indefinite wage strike.
It would not divulge what the legal action entailed. "We have implemented additional security measures and the safety of passengers and workers will not be compromised at any time. We have taken the necessary legal steps to ensure that the Untu members protest peacefully and within the ambits of the law," said Gautrain spokesperson Kesagee Nayager in a statement on Monday evening. Since the strike began, Gautrain has operated a reduced rail service. On day one on Monday, the Bombela Operating Company, which runs the Gautrain, claimed that busses were delayed due to striking employees blocking the road to the Midrand depot. The buses were earmarked to ferry commuters between Sandton, OR Tambo International Airport and Rhodesfield during the industrial action. The United National Transport Union (Untu) denied being responsible for any intimidation and insisted that members picketed outside the depot peacefully.
- Read this report by Tehillah Niselow in full at Fin24
- Read too, Gautrain extends service to airport amid wage strike, at Fin24
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