Gauteng Metrorail spokesman Lillian Mofokeng said the company condemns the torching of two trains at the Germiston train station.
Gauteng Metrorail spokesman Lillian Mofokeng said the company condemns the torching of two trains at the Germiston train station.
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Metrorail spokesman Lillian Mofokeng had some harsh words for commuters who torched two trains at the Germiston train station on the East Rand on Tuesday night.
"We condemn this act, as Metrorail, and we are at a point where we are wondering whether (these) commuters really need these trains," Mofokeng said.
The commuters were angry after several trains were running late.
The two torched trains will be out of service, which will cause further delays on the East Rand as one train does multiple trips a day.
Mofokeng said: "The damage caused amounts to R30-million."
Nobody was injured in the incident and no arrests have been made.
"Our protection services and police are working closely together to bring the perpetrators to book," Mofokeng said.
Mofokeng also spoke against commuters assaulting Metrorail employees.
"Metrorail also condemns the act of commuters even beating up our employees, demanding trains. This is an almost daily challenge in the Eastern region.
"We ask commuters to be reasonable. We&39;ve got forums that commuters can use to speak on their grievances in a constructive way," she concluded.
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