Clean-up still underway after Shosholoza crash
A number of the train's coaches burst into flames shortly after impact.
Authorities are still clearing the scene where a Shosholoza Meyl collided with a truck and a car in the Free State.
The train, en route to Johannesburg, crashed with the truck, whose driver had allegedly tried to outrun the train at a level crossing.
Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide with the transport minister insisting the truck driver will be questioned.
19 people have now been confirmed dead and 164 have been hospitalised.
Most of the coaches have been cleared since the collission occured on Thursday morning.
The Passanger Rail Agency (PRASA) says one locomotive and four coaches are still on the scene.
"PRASA expects to have the site cleared by 6 January 2018 and the full service activated by Monday, 8 January 2018," reads a statement by the agency.
A walk-in and call centre have meanwhile been established to assist those affected by the incident.
PRASA says the number - (011) 013 0067 - will be active from Monday, 8 January.