EWN reports that Metrorail train services in the Western Cape have been suspended due to the blackouts.

The suspension is affecting all lines in the province as the Eskom Tafel Bay Substation, which feeds the rail’s substations, has failed to come back to service. Metrorail's Nana Zenani said: “We, unfortunately, cannot operate our trains as our substations are not getting power from Eskom due to its malfunction.” She indicated that Metrorail was left with no other alternative but to suspend its services while Eskom fixed the problem. “We do apologise to our customers for this unfortunate inconvenience. We will keep them informed of all changes as they happen because we are quite anxious to get our service back up and running.”

• Read the original of the short report in the above regard by Kaylynn Palm at EWN
• Lees ook, WK-treine staan stil weens kragfout, by Maroela Media

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