Question NW1018 to the Minister of Police

Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister of Police

Whether, in light of the cited theft and vandalism on trains and train stations as reasons for trains grinding to a halt in the Eastern Cape, he (a) is in consultation with the Metrorail and (b) has considered implementing a dedicated and trained policing unit to deal with the threats to commuters and rail infrastructure; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case