Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal
Overview | |||
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Owner | PRASA | ||
Transit type | Commuter rail | ||
Number of lines | 7 | ||
Headquarters | 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Durban 4000 | ||
Website | www.metrorail.co.za | ||
Operation | |||
Operator(s) | Metrorail | ||
Technical | |||
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) | ||
Electrification | Overhead lines | ||
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Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal is a network of commuter rail services in and around the city of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. It is operated by Metrorail, a division of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
Services are provided by electric multiple units of Class 5M2 and . Most services pass through the two main stations in central Durban, and Durban Station, except for those that operate from southern parts of Durban to on the Bluff.[1]
Lines[]
- The South Coast Line operates along the Indian Ocean coastline from Kelso through Scottburgh, Umkomaas, Amanzimtoti and Isipingo to central Durban.
- The Bluff Line operates from , along the Bluff to three different destinations: central Durban, Umlazi, and Chatsworth.
- The New Main Line operates from Cato Ridge through Mariannhill to central Durban.
- The Old Main Line operates from Pinetown through Queensburgh to central Durban.
- The North Coast Line operates the coastline from Stanger through Tongaat, Verulam and Durban North to central Durban.
- The KwaMashu-Umlazi Line operates from KwaMashu through central Durban to Umlazi.
- The Chatsworth Line operates from Chatsworth to central Durban.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Durban Timetable" (Excel). Metrorail. 2 March 2008. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
External links[]
Categories:
- Transport in Durban
- Metrorail (South Africa)