Malmesbury Line (Metrorail)

Malmesbury Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerPRASA
Termini
Stations20
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemMetrorail Western Cape
OperatorMetrorail
Technical
Line length79.4 km (49.3 mi)
Number of tracks2 (Cape Town-Kraaifontein)
1 (Kraaifontein-Malmesbury)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map

0:00
Cape Town
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N2
Eastern Blvd
0:03
Esplanade
0:08
Ysterplaat
via Woodstock
 
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M5
Black River Pkwy
Kentemade (Northern Line)
0:16
Century City
Acacia Park (Northern Line)
0:23
Monte Vista
De Grendel (Northern Line)
0:30
Avondale
0:33
Oosterzee
0:41
Bellville
0:51
Stikland
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R300
Kuils River Fwy
0:58
Brackenfell
1:03
Eikenfontein
1:10
Kraaifontein
1:20
Fisantkraal
1:25
Mellish
1:31
Mikpunt
Klapmutsrivier
1:37
Klipheuwel
1:50
Wintevogel
1:59
Kalbaskraal
2:12
Abbotsdale
2:20
Malmesbury

The Malmesbury Line is a regional commuter rail line operated by Metrorail Western Cape. It connects Cape Town with the town of Malmesbury.

The service operates mainly as a limited peak period commuter train between Malmesbury and Cape Town. Unlike most lines, which are electrified, the Malmesbury service historically relies on diesel locomotives for sections north of Kraaifontein. [1][2]

Route

References

  1. ↑ McCain, Nicole. "Train service between Cape Town and Malmesbury withdrawn amid talks with locomotive provider". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  2. ↑ Human, By Liezl (2023-07-03). "Which parts of Metrorail are still closed?". GroundUp News. Retrieved 2026-03-16.