Passenger rail service operator Metrorail Western Cape has opened a case of malicious damage to property after a group of youths allegedly stoned a train at Steenberg station on its way to Fish Hoek station.
The stone caused damage to the side window of the driver's cabin, which will have to be replaced. No commuters were harmed.
"Metrorail is appealing to parents, local leadership and local authorities to protect the people's asset. The assets were bought and are maintained using taxpayer monies and Metrorail will therefore relentlessly pursue the perpetrators of such vandalism," the operator said on January 4.
Metrorail is in the process of reinstating service across all its lines. Extensive repair works have been done to various Metrorail assets owing to vandalism.
"The stoning of trains adds another layer of difficulty in delivering services and is therefore intolerable to Metrorail," it said.
"Metrorail is maintaining a hawkish stance against such acts of senseless behaviour towards government assets managed by Metrorail. Anyone with information can contact us on +27 80 021 0081," Metrorail Western Cape said.