The Shosholoza Meyl has fallen far from what it used to be. According to the Department of Transport in 2004/5, the Meyl operated on 15 routes with a total of 6,500 train trips that year.

"It is obvious PRASA was not prepared for this journey" says frustrated commuter after long-distance train breaks down several times The Shosholoza Meyl has been beset with problems. My journey ...