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Mauritius Metro Express remains suspended for inspection

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Metro Express services remained suspended in Mauritius on 13 October 2026 as Metro Express Ltd technicians inspected the network. The company said it had mobilised its teams to allow services to resume when safety conditions are met, according to its statement cited by Defimedia.

Metro Express services remained suspended in Mauritius on Tuesday 13 October 2026 as Metro Express Ltd had its technicians inspect the network. The company announced the suspension in a statement published at 7.30 am.

Operational teams are mobilised to enable services to resume as soon as safety conditions are met. Metro Express Ltd announced a further update at 8 am, according to the statement reported by Defimedia.

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