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Bucs vs Richards Bay, and Abafana Bes’thende vs Gallants in the Black Label KO semis

THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced an additional train service for spectators attending the highly anticipated Carling Black Label Knockout Semi-Final between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay FC this weekend.

The match will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 8 November 2025.

“To ease traffic congestion and to ensure an enjoyable experience for fans, PRASA will operate a dedicated train service to Moses Mabhida Station. The special train service will be at a cost of R20 per return ticket for all spectators from their station of departure to Moses Mabhida and back. 

“PRASA encourages all spectators to familiarise themselves with the scheduled service for seamless travel,” the agency said on Thursday.

Trains will be available from the following operational lines: Umlazi, KwaMashu, Crossmoor, Cato Ridge, Bridge City, Pinetown and the South Coast.

The train shuttle service from Durban Station to Moses Mabhida Station will be available every 30 minutes from 11:55am to 2:25pm and resume back from Moses Mabhida Station to Durban Station from 5:13pm to 6:43pm.

For spectators who wish to park at the stations and utilise the train, there will be a park and ride service between Durban Station to Moses Mabhida Station. 

The Park and Ride service will be included in the train ticket price of R20.

Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to purchase their return tickets at stations and are advised to adhere to the train schedules, to ensure timely arrival and departure from Moses Mabhida stadium.

The information on the train schedules and park and ride facilities will be shared on X social media pages: @PRASA_Group & @Metrorail_kzn.

“PRASA is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport solutions for all South Africans. PRASA wishes to emphasise that all rail safety regulations must be adhered to at all times on board Isitimela Sabantu as well as at all stations,” the agency said.

Kick-off time 15h00.

In other fixture, Lamontville Golden Arrows plays Marumo Gallants at King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi, on Sunday 9.

Kick-off 15:00.

Image (Clapping for joy. Bucs coach Abdeslam Ouaddou looks forward taking his side to the finals, but first they must deal with Richards Bay).

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