AFRICA its technical arm , PRASA Technical , manages its rolling stock depots and workshops .
The new establishment aimed to promote efficiency , innovation and accountability in South Africa ’ s faltering public transport system , fostering investment , addressing fragmentation issues and fulfilling the people ’ s desire for greater mobilisation at an affordable price .
The move was also influenced at the time by the country ’ s imminent hosting of the 2010 football World Cup , and the quality connectivity required by hosting a tournament on an international scale in various location across the country . Success in delivering this sporting event paved the way for the latest upgrades .
Today , 76 percent of PRASA ’ s 17,000 employees are still employed by Metrorail , and PRASA is aware that the dedication and expertise of its staff will be crucial in fulfilling its goal of providing South Africa with a world-class transport system that positively impacts on the entire country .
It states on its website : “ It ’ s of vital importance to mobilise the energies of each employee in creating a railway service that forms an integral part of the renewal of the transport system and our society as a whole .”
With the huge investment plans underway and the clear set of values upheld on the course of the rolling stock project , PRASA seems set to fulfil its vision to be the South Africa ’ s Number One Public Transport Operator .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Transportation
HEADQUARTERS
South Africa
FOUNDED
2009
EMPLOYEES
17,000
REVENUE
Asset Value 38 billion
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
Transport Systems
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