{"id":2981,"date":"2025-06-02T11:21:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2025-06-02T11:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:39:30","slug":"launch-of-chris-hani-to-cape-town-rail-line-a-milestone-in-south-africas-commuter-rail-revitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/?p=2981","title":{"rendered":"Launch of Chris Hani to Cape Town Rail Line : A Milestone in South Africa\u2019s Commuter Rail Revitalization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, alongside Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa and PRASA leadership, officially launched the Chris Hani to Cape Town line on 29 May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This launch celebrates the successful restoration of the Central Line \u2013 the largest commuter rail corridor in the country. The revitalization project included extensive repairs to stations, substations, and the Overhead Traction Electrification (OHTE) systems. This line is one of the Presidential Lines prioritized for recovery, aiming to improve public transportation, boost economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for thousands of commuters. The launch event underscores government\u2019s commitment to restoring safe and efficient rail services, providing a reliable and accessible option for daily travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Councillor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape were also in attendance to witness this remarkable event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0053-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0051-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" data-id=\"2983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0062-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0062-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0062-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0062-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0062.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.transport.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250529-WA0090.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, alongside Deputy Minister Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa and PRASA leadership, officially launched the Chris Hani to Cape Town line on 29 May 2025. 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