ANA reports that train services in the Naledi corridor in Soweto were disrupted on Wednesday morning after overhead catenary wires were stolen.  

The cables were stolen between Dube and Ikhwezi train stations.  Goodman Matampi of Gauteng Metrorail said in a statement that trains could not move to and from Johannesburg until technicians had replace the stolen cables.  “This disruption will negatively affect more than 60 000 train commuters’ travelling experience in Naledi, New Canada and Karzene West corridor which are our key operational areas in Soweto,” he indicated, adding that of great concern was the growing trend by criminals targeting both lines to make sure the railway system was paralyzed for peak period operations.  Matampi said Metrorail would arrange for buses to ferry loyal monthly and weekly ticket holders between New Canada and Naledi stations.  However, Metrorail warned there could be delays.

• Read the short original report by Siphelele Dludla at IOL News

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