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TimesLIVE reports that Gautrain services have been halted between Park and Rosebank stations due to water and soil seeping into the tunnel section of the system.
According to the Gautrain Management Agency, investigations have established that illegal drilling was being conducted on private property above the tunnel. The agency's spokesperson, Albi Modise, said the activity had not been approved. “This illegal activity therefore caused the ingress of water and soil into the tunnel that affects our ability to operate the system between these two stations,” Modise indicated. To mitigate the inconvenience to passengers, Modise said a Gautrain bus replacement service had been set up between Park and Rosebank stations. Buses will run every 15 minutes between the two stations from 05:30 am to 20:30 pm as a contingency measure. This bus service will be increased to accommodate additional passengers if necessary. Modise said Gautrain services would continue to operate according to schedule at unaffected stations. The agency said it would keep its customers updated as more information became available. Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Shonisani Tshikalange at TimesLIVE
- Read Gautrain increases bus services after illegal drilling disrupts service, The Citizen
- En ook, Gautrain-busdiens opgeskerp tussen Rosebank, Parkstasie, by Maroela Media
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