# Kings Park Train Station - Durban - Page 3

***dysan1*** · December 14th, 2008, 12:05 PM

hmmm, all press has stated redevelopment of the Umgeni one, it never really was much of a station though, all outdoor and exposed.

Noticed they are removing tracks at present for this one to start

Mo Rush · December 14th, 2008, 12:23 PM

ive just realized this is very similar to the cape town station facade with timber instead of steel attached to facade columns.

fully-bru · December 14th, 2008, 01:11 PM

this is HOT!!

Durbsboi · December 15th, 2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysan1

hmmm, all press has stated redevelopment of the Umgeni one, it never really was much of a station though, all outdoor and exposed.

Noticed they are removing tracks at present for this one to start

Well I see Metro Rail are keeping the current ticket office, and have just painted it with their std colours, tho the shop area has been bulldozed down, not sure what they going to put up there.

***dysan1*** · January 20th, 2009, 09:34 AM

When looking the other day, looked like clearing and fencing of the area had started. DB you noticed when you were down there?

Durbsboi · January 20th, 2009, 09:38 AM

nope, was too busy looking at the arch, lol

merchant · January 20th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Those designs look impressive!

I hope Metro rail also improves the service i.e. safety on coaches, providing neater coaches, security around stations, easy access to stations, bus feeder system, etc. It should be long term project to improve public transport.

***dysan1*** · January 20th, 2009, 02:37 PM

totally agree. The improvement and new trains/coaches is underway. The element of safety and feeder systems are the ones that need alot of focus to make all the new stations opening in Durban work.

Mo Rush · January 20th, 2009, 02:51 PM

I saw ads on tv about new train sets etc. but it will take more than new and refurbished trains to improve the service levels

***Lydon*** · January 20th, 2009, 03:05 PM

MetroRail seriously need to get their act together.

Mo Rush · January 20th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lydon

MetroRail seriously need to get their act together.

Thats not possible. We need to boot them and get an international operator.
Unfortunately I think SARCC, Intersite and Metrorail are forming one company.

***Lydon*** · January 20th, 2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo Rush

Thats not possible. We need to boot them and get an international operator.
Unfortunately I think SARCC, Intersite and Metrorail are forming one company.

It's a shame we have to rely on international companies to run a simple service.

***dysan1*** · January 20th, 2009, 08:18 PM

many 1st world countries do too....

***Lydon*** · January 20th, 2009, 08:40 PM

I realise that, but someone has to be relied upon. It saddens me that we can't set personal targets to be "picked" when it comes to these things instead of doing the picking.

Mo Rush · January 30th, 2009, 10:19 PM

just noticed that there is little cover for the public on the platforms. usually there is just a basic structure to provide cover during colder days, of which i see 1...i dont see anything that would provide decent cover

***dysan1*** · January 30th, 2009, 10:32 PM

ya i said that earlier as one of my only complaints

Pule · February 20th, 2009, 10:03 AM

updates please.

***dysan1*** · April 8th, 2009, 06:59 PM

long article on it in todays Daily News...work starts in May for March 2010 completion

Luf · April 8th, 2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysan1

long article on it in todays Daily News...work starts in May for March 2010 completion

nice, but cant help wondering, will it give them enough time? A few delays and they could miss there deadline.

***dysan1*** · April 8th, 2009, 07:34 PM

true, but its hardly a large project

December 14th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#41
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	hmmm, all press has stated redevelopment of the Umgeni one, it never really was much of a station though, all outdoor and exposed. Noticed they are removing tracks at present for this one to start __________________ Improving in stature day by day

December 14th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#42
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	ive just realized this is very similar to the cape town station facade with timber instead of steel attached to facade columns. __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

January 20th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#45
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	When looking the other day, looked like clearing and fencing of the area had started. DB you noticed when you were down there? __________________ Improving in stature day by day

January 20th, 2009, 09:38 AM	#46
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,988 Likes (Received): 3	nope, was too busy looking at the arch, lol __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

January 20th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#48
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	totally agree. The improvement and new trains/coaches is underway. The element of safety and feeder systems are the ones that need alot of focus to make all the new stations opening in Durban work. __________________ Improving in stature day by day

December 14th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#43
fully-bru Shot dot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Durban Posts: 40 Likes (Received): 0	this is HOT!!

January 20th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#47
merchant Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Likes (Received): 0	Those designs look impressive! I hope Metro rail also improves the service i.e. safety on coaches, providing neater coaches, security around stations, easy access to stations, bus feeder system, etc. It should be long term project to improve public transport.

January 20th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#49
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	I saw ads on tv about new train sets etc. but it will take more than new and refurbished trains to improve the service levels __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

January 20th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#50
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 14,996 Likes (Received): 250	MetroRail seriously need to get their act together. __________________ CAPE TOWN

January 20th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#53
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	many 1st world countries do too.... __________________ Improving in stature day by day

January 20th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#54
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 14,996 Likes (Received): 250	I realise that, but someone has to be relied upon. It saddens me that we can't set personal targets to be "picked" when it comes to these things instead of doing the picking. __________________ CAPE TOWN

January 30th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#55
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	just noticed that there is little cover for the public on the platforms. usually there is just a basic structure to provide cover during colder days, of which i see 1...i dont see anything that would provide decent cover __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

January 30th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#56
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	ya i said that earlier as one of my only complaints __________________ Improving in stature day by day

February 20th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#57
Pule BITTER HEART NEVER REST Join Date: May 2004 Location: JOHANNESBURG Posts: 11,378 Likes (Received): 7	updates please. __________________ SOUTH AFRICA my home, SOUTH AFRICA my love.

April 8th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#58
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	long article on it in todays Daily News...work starts in May for March 2010 completion __________________ Improving in stature day by day

April 8th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#60
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,790 Likes (Received): 18	true, but its hardly a large project __________________ Improving in stature day by day

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