�No repeat history� - Mabeo vows

Mabeo says no nasty surprises are lurking with the new coaches
Mabeo says no nasty surprises are lurking with the new coaches

Transport Minister, Tshenolo Mabeo has vowed that history will not repeat itself as Transnet on Monday handed over the last batch of 15 coaches to Botswana Railways, which include luxury sleeper cars.

The first batch of coaches from Transnet comprised of 22 coaches which were delivered in March, quickly developed all manner of technical problems.

The glitches and subsequent public outrage led to revelations that the coaches were not all new, as part of them had been refurbished. As news spread that Transnet had on Monday handed over the balance of Botswana Railways’ (BR) order, Mabeo was quick to allay fears that there would not be a repeat of the problems that engulfed the March launch.

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