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Passenger Ejected from Moving Train in Durban, Reigniting Safety Concerns

April 24, 2025
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A routine morning commute turned perilous in Durban when a passenger was thrown from a moving PRASA train near Mount Vernon station, spotlighting yet again the dire safety issues plaguing South Africa’s rail network.

The incident occurred during peak hours as crowded carriages ferried workers into the city. Witnesses described scenes of panic when malfunctioning doors—a long-standing problem for PRASA—reportedly failed to secure properly. The unidentified commuter lost balance near the open doorway and was ejected onto the tracks as the train approached the station.

WATCH: A passenger fell out of a moving PRASA train at Mount Vernom in Durban this morning – The News Box pic.twitter.com/Sq09HJCUda

— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) April 24, 2025

Emergency responders found the injured passenger conscious but badly hurt beside the rail line. After on-site treatment, paramedics rushed the individual to hospital. Authorities have not disclosed the full extent of the injuries but acknowledged that rapid medical intervention likely averted a fatal outcome.

For Durban’s train-dependent workforce, the accident underscores a grim daily reality: crumbling infrastructure and neglected safety systems. Chronic underfunding and poor maintenance have left PRASA’s fleet with recurrent failures, from faulty door mechanisms to unreliable brakes—issues repeatedly flagged by transport activists.

The incident has intensified demands for systemic overhauls, with critics accusing PRASA of prioritizing damage control over meaningful upgrades. While the rail operator has not yet commented, commuters and advocacy groups are demanding both accountability and urgent corrective action.

As investigations begin, the broader question looms: how many close calls must occur before South Africa’s rail system receives the investment and oversight needed to protect its passengers? With public trust eroding, the pressure for solutions has never been greater.

*This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.*

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