Metrorail Eastern Cape

Metrorail Eastern Cape is the name given to the commuter rail services operated by Metrorail, a division of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. There are two lines, one connecting Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage, and the other connecting East London, Mdantsane and Berlin.

Metrorail Eastern Cape Region
Overview
OwnerPRASA
Transit typeCommuter rail
Number of lines2
Websitewww.metrorail.co.za
Operation
Operator(s)Metrorail
Technical
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Unlike the other Metrorail regions, which use electric multiple units, the Eastern Cape services are provided by sets of ten coaches pulled by diesel locomotives.

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