What was the main reason for building the Gautrain?
Did you know? Gautrain is an 80-kilometre mass rapid transit railway system which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekhuruleni and OR Tambo International Airport. It was built to relieve the traffic congestion in the Johannesburg–Pretoria traffic corridor and offer commuters a viable alternative to road transport.
How much is a Gautrain from Pretoria to Sandton?
The Gautrain price from the Pretoria to the Sandton station varies, depending on the ticket package purchased, with a single trip starting at R60 one way. The Gautrain makes various stops between Pretoria and Sandton, with most passengers choosing to get off at either the Centurion or Hatfield station.
What distance does Gautrain cover?
Gautrain is an 80-kilometre (50-mile) commuter rail system in Gauteng, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
What are the features of Gautrain?
The Gautrain System has a dedicated car park facility at each station (except at OR Tambo International Airport) where you can park your car and board the Train. Passengers may also park their cars and not make use of the Train or the Bus service. There are separate parking fees for this service.
Are there plans to extend the Gautrain rail route?
The Gautrain Management Agency is planning to extend the rail route by 150 kilometres over the next twenty years, including routes through Randburg, Fourways, and Soweto. Vadi said that the Gautrain has already created 122,000 jobs between 2006 and 2011.
How many jobs can be created by Gautrain expansion?
The Gautrain Management Agency’s expansion plans for its rail system is expected to provide up to 175 000 jobs in the construction phase. Picture: Thobile Mathonsi/African News Agency (ANA)
Who is the CEO of Gautrain management agency?
Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) CEO William Dachs said in May that the construction of the planned expansion of the Gautrain rapid rail network, dubbed Gautrain 2, could realistically commence at the end of 2024.
Where is the expansion of Gautrain going to take place?
Areas to be covered in the expansion of Gautrain include Mamelodi, Boksburg, Randburg-Lanseria, Mogale City and Syferfontein as well as Roodepoort and Jabulani. “This expansion will primarily be done on a public-private partnership basis, in phases that will take a period of two decades (20 years) to complete,” Makhura said.
