GAUTRAIN CONFIRMS TICKET FARES
Gautrain today released ticket fare prices for those services that will be operational from 08 June 2010. These services include a train service linking stations at Sandton, Marlboro, Rhodesfield and the O.R. Tambo International Airport as well as bus routes from Sandton and Rhodesfield stations. Initial fare estimates were made in 2002 by the Gauteng Provincial Government and incorporated into...
Read MoreFirst Gautrain departure time set
The first Gautrain open to the public will depart the 45-m deep Sandton station for the OR Tambo International Airport station on Tuesday, June 8, at 05:24 in the morning, says Gautrain spokesperson Dr Barbara Jensen. The first train departing the OR Tambo International Airport station will leave at 05:30. On route, both these trains will stop at the Rhodesfield and Marlboro stations. Ticket...
Read MoreREBIRTH OF MUSHROOM FARM PARK
Following the completion of Gautrain-related tunnelling and construction work in this area, Mushroom Farm Park (MFP) is being fully reinstated by Bombela Civils Joint Venture (Bombela). This rehabilitation project is in line with Bombela’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) together with a complementary plan developed by the Sandton Central Management District (SCMD), the Mushroom Farm Bird...
Read MoreGautrain route between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton may be ready for 2010 Soccer World Cup
Jerome Govender, CEO of the Bombela Concession Company (Bombela) today announced that it has taken the initiative and, subject to approval by Gauteng Province, Bombela has stated its willingness to commission a modified scope phase 1 rail service between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton Station, including intermediate commuter stations, in time for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. The...
Read MoreFACT SHEET – OPERATIONAL CONTROL CENTRE (OCC)
An Operational Control Centre (OCC) located at the Gautrain depot in Midrand will act as the electronic nerve centre for the entire Gautrain system. From here all train movements will be monitored and controlled as will all communications, power, signaling, security surveillance, automated ticketing, public address, passenger information displays and other key station and tunnel...
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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 […]
