There is very little dispute over the fact that rail transport is more environmentally friendly than road transport. International experience shows that cities that have effective, efficient public transport systems have significant improvements in air quality.
Levels of nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, diesel particles, carbon dioxide and airborne lead have negative impacts on society and in specific, developing children. A study of childhood lead exposure conducted in Alexandra and Johannesburg inner city showed that the mean blood lead burden exceed the US guideline level.
The Gautrain can have significant, positive impacts on air quality.
The Environmental Impact Assessment report describes the potential welfare cost (disruption to communities, etc) versus the benefits of Gautrain. It includes the impacts on ecology, noise and vibration sensitive areas, heritage and traffic.
Construction Update
- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – JUNE AND JULY August 26, 2011A) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AND THE START OF PHASE 2 OPERATIONS On 02 August 2011 the second phase of the Gautrain System – the route linking Rosebank Station in Johannesburg to Hatfield Station in Tshwane – was opened for commercial service. This follows the initial launch of Gautrain services on 08 June 2010, just three days […]
Newsroom
- Gautrain is the proud transport partner for the 2012 SAAF Airshow May 10, 2012
- Gautrain Media Release – 25 April 2012 April 25, 2012
- SHOOTING OF GAUTRAIN BUS DRIVER CONDEMNED March 19, 2012
- February 2012 bus strike reimbursement procedure February 20, 2012
