Train coach destroyed by fire in Cape Town

Wed, 19 Feb 2020

Train coach destroyed by fire in Cape Town

News24
16 Jan 2020, 22:11 GMT+10

A train coach was destroyed by a fire in Retreat in Cape Town on Wednesday night.

According to Metrorail, one of the motor coaches of a train stabled overnight in the Retreat yard was destroyed. The fire was reported shortly before 22:00 and brought under control soon after. No injuries have been reported.

Regional manager Richard Walker was on site and commended the City of Cape Town Fire Services and Metrorail response teams for their quick and efficient response.

"We have been working closely with the fire brigade to assist them in limiting fire damage and this collaboration has paid off. They have done a sterling job despite the strong wind."

Walker said Metrorail rolling stock teams worked through the night to ensure that the train set was ready for service on Thursday morning.

An incident investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

The cost estimate of the damage will be confirmed once PRASA's loss adjusters have assessed the carriage, Metrorail said.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Manufacturing Mirror.

More Information

26 ℃

Mostly Cloudy in Seletar

Small Business

Section

Irish jobs increase by 65,000 or 2.9% in 2019

DUBLIN, Ireland - The level of employment in Ireland increased by 65,000 in 2019, an increase of 2.9% compared to ...

Bolsonaro Repeats Debunked Sexual Comments about Journalist

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro repeated a debunked sexually charged allegation about one of the country's ...

A rising Bloomberg qualifies for US Democratic debate

US media tycoon Michael Bloomberg has qualified for Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate, after a new poll shows him leapfrogging several ...

Coronavirus is killing Australia's lobster export market

Currents are strong around the Torres Strait Islands, lying between Australia's northern-most tip and Papua New Guinea.When the tidal conditions ...

Turkey court acquits rights defender Osman Kavala

PanARMENIAN.Net - A Turkish court acquitted leading businessman and rights defender Osman Kavala on Tuesday, February 18 in a highly ...

Iran Sentences Alleged US Spies to up to 10 Years in Prison

TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran sentenced eight environmental activists, including an Iranian who reportedly also has British and American citizenship, to ...

Automotive

Section

Vale Holden: how America's General Motors sold us the Australian dream

General Motors has announced the Holden brand will be "retired" in 2021.This week's announcement has been a long time coming. ...

WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll scales 1 800

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against a global over-reaction to the new coronavirus epidemic following panic-buying, event cancellations ...

Shriram Automall receives overwhelming response at Auto Expo 2020

New Delhi [India], Feb 18 (ANI/Digpu): India's largest eco-system for exchange of pre-owned vehicles and equipment, Shriram Automall India Limited ...

OLX records 100 percent increase in listings of vintage cars

New Delhi [India], Feb 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): India's number one classifieds platform and a leader in the pre-owned auto industry, OLX ...

GP Petroleums to invest Rs 100 crore in greenfield plant at Gujarat

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 18 (ANI): GP Petroleums Ltd (GPPL) said on Tuesday it plans to invest Rs 100 crore ...

Apple Unlikely to Meet Revenue Target Due to Coronavirus Impact

Apple Inc warned on Monday it was unlikely to meet a sales target set just three weeks ago amid lost ...

Movie Review

Darkest Hour