Rail is a critical mass transit mode in South Africa, with many citizens relying on this mode of transport to commute to and from work. Due to the effects of the pandemic many industries faced numerous challenges, and the railway sector is no different. We spoke to PRASA's Makhosini Mgitywa to expand on the impact of Covid-19 on passenger rail.

It will be months before passenger rail network is restored after covid-19 lockdown damages

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.

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It will be months before passenger rail network is restored after covid-19 lockdown damages

It will be months before passenger rail network is restored after covid-19 lockdown damages