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The northern and southern lines are partly operational, while the central line has been recovered until Nyanga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prasa acting head of department of marketing and Communication Zinobulali Mihi confirmed that the Nyanga, Philippi and Nolungile stations will start operating by the end of July. The work is being carried out in phases. Phase 1 was completed early last year, targeting Cape Town to Bellville and Nyanga. Phase 2 includes Nyanga to Chris Hani and Kapteinsklip. The recovery work on the line is currently focused on the reinstatement of the OverHead Traction Equipment (OHTE), Perway rehabilitation and station refurbishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is important to note that Phase 1 of the Central Line was completed in early 2023, where our service is currently operating from Cape Town to Bellville and Nyanga,\u201d said Mihi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The news has come as a welcome relief for local economic structures and vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:13.92px;\"><strong>Livelihood<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gugulethu Development Forum secretary Vincent Domingo labelled the move as a \u201cdream come through\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said they\u2019ve been fighting for the trains to return. \u201cWe are happy to have trains back. We held numerous meetings with Prasa officials demanding the renovation of the train stations so that the trains could work again. It is going to be a huge relief for the train commuters. People will have a choice, either to use a taxi, bus or train,\u201d said Domingo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said they wish to see the entire central line operating fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/city-vision\/the-train-stops-here-20220518\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The train stops here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nosiphelele Mabandlela, who is a fruit vendor near Philippi railway station, said she cannot wait to see the trains running again to boost their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere were a lot of informal businesses here before the trains stopped operating. There were many people who were using the trains and were buying from us. I was making a lot of money then,\u201d said Mabandlela. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While R300 might seem like a small profit, Mabandlela said it made a huge difference for her and the entire household. 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