News24 reports that some train services were restored by 07:00 on Thursday morning following a fire at Cape Town Railway Station that gutted several train carriages.  

A large part of the main concourse remained closed pending mop-up operations.  Metrorail said in a statement on Thursday:  "Two trains were reported on fire at Cape Town station in the early hours this morning; one in Platform 10, the other in Platform 16.  The fire soon spread to adjacent platforms, destroying two full train-sets comprising 18 carriages in total.  Firefighters battled to contain the blaze and most platforms are still covered in debris and water – the concourse and offices are filled with smoke from the incident.  No injuries have been reported."  According to Metrorail, a limited service will apply with the following arrangements: Platforms 1 to 8 will accommodate trains from the south; Platforms 20 to 24 will accommodate trains from the north and Lavistown.  Metrorail said the full extent and cost estimate of the damage would only be known once Prasa's loss adjusters have had an opportunity to assess the damage.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Riaan Grobler at News24

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