COMMUTERS FACE CHALLENGES . . . NRZ challenges ZUPCO to clear its debts

Karen Mhlanga

In a statement, NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Andrew Kunambura, apologised for the inconvenience caused.

“The NRZ would like to advise the commuting public of a temporary suspension (of the urban) Commuter Train Service with effect from Monday 28 November 2022.

“The service was launched in partnership with ZUPCO last year to ease congestion in Bulawayo and Harare.

“The suspension was occasioned by an unsustainable operating environment rising from huge debts owed to NRZ by ZUPCO,” reads the statement.

Kunambura said the NRZ was, therefore, left with no option but to suspend commuter trains due to capacity challenges.

“Normal services will resume once ZUPCO fulfils its obligations as set out in the agreement.

“Any inconvenience caused to our valued customers is sincerely regretted,” said NRZ.