Prasa unveils 300th train, renewables project

THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Department of ‘Transport yesterday launched the entity's renewable energy project and unveiled its 300th train set in Durban.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said these achievements are part of a broader, determined effort by the government to rebuild passenger rail as a reliable, efficient, and inclusive mode of transportation that supports the economy, creates jobs, and uplifts communities such as those in the eThekwini region.

“The Solar Renewable Energy Project launched today is one of Prasa’s most forward-looking initiatives, spearheaded by its subsidiary Intersite to transform how we power our operations. These systems will reduce the agency’s dependence on the national grid, improve operational reliability during power disruptions, and significantly lower the carbon footprint of rail operations,’ Creecy said.

She said that Train Set 300, also known as Isitimela Sabantu, symbolises hope, renewal, and progress.