From the 16 September 2020, Metrorail Western Cape has added an additional limited train service for commuters between Retreat and Fish Hoek. This additional service only allows commuters to travel by train between Retreat, Muizenberg and Fish Hoek. Therefore Metrorail stations between these like Kalk Bay, False Bay, Steenberg and more remain closed during the SA Lockdown period. There are only 16 scheduled trains operating between 05:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. Eight of the trains are inbound and the rest are outbound. Commuters wishing to travel all the way to town from Fish Hoek or Muizenberg will need to change over at Retreat to a limited train service on either the Southern or Cape Flats lines towards town. Commuters wishing to travel home from Retreat to Muizenberg or Fish Hoek also have to change over to the shuttle service. For more details regarding the departure times, be sure to view them on the Wizzherd app and select either of the three train stations mentioned above.
Update: 09 October 2020
Steenberg station has been added to the Retreat to Fish Hoek for the Southern Line. Train departure times for Steenberg can be viewed on the Wizzherd app. For more infomation regarding the additional stations, you can read the full Metrorail news article here
Update: 28 September 2020
Departure times for trains 0300, 0301, 0306 and 0307 have been updated as per Metrorail Western Cape's revised schedule. These trains are also available to view and track via the Wizzherd app.
Fish Hoek Shuttle Service Train Numbers
As before there is a change to the designation of trains operating between Retreat and False Bay. These trains are identified as starting from 0300. All even number designated trains like ‘0300’, ‘0302’ and onwards are traveling inbound towards Cape Town city center. All odd number designated trains like ‘0301’, ‘0303’ and onwards are traveling outbound towards Fish Hoek.
Inbound and outbound trains for Retreat to Fish Hoek and vice versa on the Wizzherd app.
Smarter Trains with Wizzherd
By using the Wizzherd app to plan your train commute, you can see all the most recent train timetables for Metrorail Western Cape. You can also add reports if the train comes to a stop before a station and even report if it is moving slowly or delayed. Other commuters can also view these reports and make better choices for their commute. Lastly by choosing to start your commute you are not only tracking your commute but helping other commuters with the Wizzherd app to track the same train. This is all done anonymously so other commuters will not be able to identify you, unless you actively share it on a public social media group. Tracking your commute also helps you to see how far you have travelled and how long it will take to reach your destination. You can read more about commuting with Wizzherd by reading this blog article.
Commuting during a pandemic can be tricky and it is always best to wear a mask and follow health regulations during this time. You can read more about health and safety measures for public transport here. If you would like to read more about the Metrorail Western Cape limited train shuttle service between Retreat and Fish Hoek then follow this link. As always be safe and travel safely during the SA lockdown. We hope that you continue to start your commute with the Wizzherd app.