Train torched in ticket dispute

South African railway officials say passengers set a commuter train on fire over a fare dispute, causing £1.2 million in damages.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Mar 2011, 16:56 BST

Updated 4th Mar 2011, 22:26 BST

A rail spokesman said commuters set fire to the train on Thursday night after being caught without tickets between Johannesburg and Pretoria.