The 150th year commemoration of the Point to Durban railway and the centenary of the unified railways in South Africa are to be celebrated on Heritage Day, Friday 24 September 2010. The 150th commemoration has been officially accepted as part of the Celebrate Durban Halala Ethekwini Festival. Umgeni Steam Railway is planning a special steam-hauled train between Durban’s main station and the Point via the Esplanade, subject to approval from the relevant authorities, and also suitable sponsorship.

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