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Moses Mabhida station opens

2010-06-07 13:47
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Durban - Sports lovers will no longer have to walk more than a kilometre to get to the Moses Mabhida and Absa stadiums in Durban, thanks to a new train station opened on Monday.

The R140m station at the Moses Mabhida stadium was officially opened by Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele and KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Willies Mchunu.

The building of the station began in July last year and it would be used during the World Cup.

It would also be used by rugby supporters going to Absa stadium which is just a stone's throw away from the new Moses Mabhida stadium.

Previously soccer and rugby supporters used to jump off at Durban station and walk more than a kilometre to the stadiums.

Speaking during the official opening, eThekwini municipality mayor Obed Mlaba said it would be important to maintain all of the infrastructure after the World Cup.

“I am very confident that the transport division will provide a window for opportunity beyond 2010,” Mlaba said.

Ndebele was also expected to speak at the function.

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