This is the second lawsuit by the Passenger Rail Agency of SA against the company contracted to supply locomotives intended for Shosholoza Meyl THE Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa), which runs the MetroRail and Shosholoza Meyl services, this week filed a lawsuit to recoup the money it has paid so far for 70 new locomotives meant to replace its part of its ageing fleet‚ the Mail & Guardian reported on Friday.This is the second lawsuit by Prasa against the company contracted to supply locomotives intended for Shosholoza Meyl, its long-distance service.The arrival of the first 13 locomotives out of a total order of 70 in 2015 triggered a public relations nightmare for the rail agency‚ amid reports that they are the wrong height and will damage existing rail infrastructure.Now‚ Prasa wants to recoup the money it has paid to Swifambo Rail Leasing for the 13 locomotives.It also wants Swifambo to take back the locomotives.Swifambo has until mid-July to respond to the latest lawsuit.Whil...

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