Metrorail Cape Town Parade of Commuter Trains (2021) Railfan Compilation #20

Metrorail Cape Town Parade of Commuter Trains (2021) showing the current sad state of these hard-working end-of-life (up to 50 years old) metro trains.
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, for many months in 2020, had these Prasa Metrorail Cape Town commuter trains standing idle in the Prasa yard, these commuter trains subsequently lost most of their patrons, as commuters had to resort to other means of transport to and from work.
Class 5M2A and Class 10M5 are electric multiple units that are used to provide commuter rail services by Metrorail in the major cities of South Africa. The Class 5M2s operate on the 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) Cape gauge track that is standard throughout Southern Africa. The motor coaches draw 3,000-volt direct current from an overhead pantograph; they have a power output of 925 kilowatts (1,240 hp) and produce 158 kN (15.9 LTf; 17.8 STf) of tractive effort. The maximum speed of a 5M2 trainset is 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph). A motor coach can carry 56 seated and 110 standing passengers and has a tare weight of 60 tonnes. A trailer coach can carry 52 seated and 149 standing passengers and has a tare weight of 30.5 tonnes (30.0 long tons; 33.6 short tons). Class 5M2A coaches were stripped down to the underframe, which was then used as the base for the Class 10M5s. [Source: Wikipedia]
PRASA's old Metrorail commuter train sets are in a poor state of repair. Many of the coaches lack proper windows, during covid times this may actually be good as these coaches now have excellent movement of air!
This is a compilation of about 20 video clips I have recorded in Brackenfell during April 2021.
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[@gabkae8067]

Have a beautiful Sunday. Greetings from Switzerland

[@golamkibriatuhin]

Love from Bangladesh

[@BorisLu]

Super video! Thanks for the video!

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Glad you liked it!

[@World.of.railways]

Cool yellow designed train! Top captures!

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marval44039]

It's hard to imagine life without the 5m2A and 10m5,the 5M2 has been around my whole life.They've given me alot of happy and interesting memories but the new train sets that are coming are really nice trains,alot of positives about them.Really great video,that ventilation joke really made me laugh 😂

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Hi Marval, Couldn't agree more! These metro sets have done a good job! We need a lot more of the new sets before they will make a difference, so a bit on maintenance on the old sets might still be in order - of only prasa can get their act together. The near total demolition of railway infrastructure during covid lock-down was a complete catastrophe, it does not help either.

[@stuartkinnear2478]

As a small child I remember seeing these in the old brown and beige livery. In fact I'm told that I was accidentally left on a 5M2A in my pram and my parents had to chase the train down to get me back. These sets are so tired - the replacements are well overdue now.

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Interesting story, but scary also.. pretty sure you weren't a bit worried : D

[@stuartkinnear2478]

@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA I was a baby at the time so I don't remember anything. All I know is that the story ended with my parents finding me at a station further down the line safe and sound in the office sucking on a lollipop - so a happy ending. :-)

[@barriejowett2412]

Very nice indeed 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DiamondMaster20]

That was an excellent compilation, Piet! Thanks too for the great details in the description. I really enjoyed this video. These trains may seem common to you, seeing them so often; but they looked great to someone like me who's never had the pleasure of seeing them in person. I love the cab car design.

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Hi Andrew and Martin, Glad you've enjoyed it. Yes, these metro's seem so common, one thinks they will always be around, like we thought of steam traction many years ago - I never thought of capturing steam in the days of old film cameras! Now I am documenting the end of an era with these yellow metro sets slowly dying away. The new metro sets are awesome 1st world up to standard stuff - the problem is that it will take a long time to have enough sets available - they are built locally under license with a set number of sets contacted per year. Here a my video of a new set arriving for use in Cape Town. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Oad5Vpo86raqM

[@mistermornevanderberg]

It must have taken a lot of trips and clips to compile all of this! Thank you that I could enjoy watching.

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Thank you for your views and comments! Fortunately I live about 5 minutes from these tracks ,,, 😄

[@mistermornevanderberg]

@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA even so, thanks. I know the Kraaifontein-Cape Town route very well and the Goodwood-Wellington as I took many journeys on those

[@muneebahpandor2287]

You makw mw want to travel by train now.... beautiful

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

😊

[@IndainTrainJourneyswithAjay]

Nice catch

[@Locos-del-oeste]

Excellent video my friend ✌😉

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Thanks for the visit and comment - have a perfect day!

[@dmitrovchanin750_transport]

Nice video!

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Thank you so much!

[@beenthere7962]

Hello Piet, thank you once again for your time and effort in putting this compilation of commuter trains together for us. It was really most enjoyable. Sadly, the condition of the coaches just seems to deteriorate on a very regular basis. A question. Are the drivers of the main line trains (long haul), assigned these trains based on seniority, or may applicants choose between becoming drivers on the main line, or commuter trains? Many thanks. Groete uit Memphis. Steve.

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Hello Steve, been aware that I still owe you a reply to this question! Thanks always for your view and comments (and questions!). Fortunately I must confess that I do not have the current reply to this question, I need to ask one or two of the drivers. Yes, in the old steam working days one had to start right at the bottom doing the dirtiest jobs like cleaning out locomotives in the shed, and then worked up through the ranks before you could become a driver (engineer in American terms). I believe these days one could apply straight for a learner vacancy on an electric or diesel locomotive, and expand your job grade by qualifying to drive other classes of locomotives.

[@Khado819]

Why can't the Cape gauge use third rail for electric trains rather than overhead cables? And do the doors on the train really work though?

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Yes, besides diesel traction, a third rail would be an alternative answer to the current problem of copper theft.

[@muneebahpandor2287]

How much is a train ticket from cape town to fish hoek

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

I am not sure about the ticket price, but it will be very cheap!

[@luckymoses442]

What is the name of the station

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

BELLVILLE & BRACKENFELL