The Gautrain’s bus and train services operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Detailed train schedules and departure times can be accessed using the Gautrain app, at any Gautrain station or here. During Peak Times trains depart at 10 minute intervals
How does the Gautrain network work?
Alongside the railway operation, the Gautrain network has bus feeder services to eliminate the need for private car usage to reach stations on the system, contributing to an overall reduction in congestion and pollution.
How do I use the Gautrain?
With a dedicated Gautrain Bus service and convenient drop-off and Park-and-Ride facilities to help you get to the stations, using the Gautrain is easy-peasy. For bus routes near you, click here. Tip: To use the bus service, each passenger must have a loaded Gautrain Gold Card. Cards can be purchased at the stations and at various retailers.
Who is responsible for the Gautrain?
As a PPP, the Gautrain has two main entities responsible for keeping its wheels rolling. These are the GPG through the GMA and the Bombela Concession Company (BCC). BCC is responsible in terms of the Concession Agreement (CA) for the design, build and part-finance of the Gautrain.
What is Gautrain in South Africa?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gautrain is an 80-kilometre (50-mile) commuter rail system in Gauteng, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni and OR Tambo International Airport. The service offers a fast, convenient, safe and efficient public transport service.
How does the Gautrain train work?
During Off-Peak Times trains depart at 15 minute intervals. To access the Gautrain train service each passenger is required to possess a Gautrain Card with a minimum value of R30 loaded onto it. Alternatively, you may use your Contactless bank card to travel on Gautrain train, bus and parking included.
What technology does the Gautrain use?
Gautrain uses an internationally used wider track gauge-'Standard Gauge', to ensure safety at higher speeds. In case of any untoward incidents, alarm systems automatically register for necessary rescue actions. To enhance safety there is an onboard ATP system.
Is the Gautrain underground?
Even so, being 30m underground - deep in the belly of the Gautrain tunnels in Joburg - felt unusually comfortable as scientists fired up the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Unlike the LHC, the Gautrain is not re-creating the birth of the universe.
Is the Gautrain Electric?
Tambo International Airport. It takes 15 minutes to travel from Sandton to O.R. Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain and 35 minutes from Pretoria in Tshwane to Park Station in Johannesburg....GautrainElectrification25 kV ACTop speed160 km/h (100 mph)17 more rows
Who is the owner of Gautrain?
German billionaire to own half of Gautrain operator as Murray & Roberts receives takeover bid. Aton, owned by the German billionaire Lutz Helmig, has made a bid to buy Murray & Roberts (M&R). M&R owns half of the Bombela Concession Company, which operates the Gautrain rail service.
Is Gautrain making profit?
Reply: a) The Gautrain is a Public Private Partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government and a private sector consortium by the name of the Bombela Concession Company. In terms of this contract, the Gauteng Provincial Government does not make a financial profit from the project.
Why is Gautrain famous?
The Gautrain has made a major impact on those needing to travel across Johannesburg and between the City of Gold and Pretoria. The Gautrain is defined as a mass rapid transit railway system, and was constructed in an effort to address the heavy traffic problem in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng.
What speed does the Gautrain travel at?
100 mphThe Gautrain links Johannesburg, the country's economic and business hub, and Pretoria, its political capital. With speeds of up to 100 mph, it is a smooth, swift, clean and chilly ride (complete with American-style air conditioning).
Where can I buy Gautrain Gold Card?
Gautrain Gold Cards can be purchased at the stations (at the Ticket Vending Machines or Station Office) as well as at off-site retail outlets – see “Where to buy your Gautrain Gold Card”. You cannot reload your Gautrain Gold Card inside the Bus, but you may reload it at the stations.
Where can I park my car in 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.
How to find out where the bus is?
To find out where the Bus is, please call the information line on the following number 010 223 1098. DROP-OFF ZONES. There are drop-off zones within all the Gautrain Stations except for OR Tambo International Airport. The stopping time allowed is 15 minutes and a penalty fee is applicable after that.
Do the last trains from the airport have a connection to the Northern or Southern stations?
Transfer times should be carefully considered when passengers are planning their trips as the last Train from the Airport does not have a connection to the Northern or Southern stations, and the last trains from the Northern and Southern stations do not have a connection to the Airport. 6.
How many days a week does Gautrain run?
The Gautrain train service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A detailed train schedule with arrival and departure times may be accessed using the Gautrain mobile app, at any Gautrain station or here.
How to tag in and out of Gautrain?
To tag in and out, follow these simple instructions: 2. A Contactless bank card or Gautrain Card with a minimum of R30 Pay-As-You-Go value or a valid Train Product is required to enter the Fare Gates. 3. Tap your Gautrain Card or Contactless bank card to the ticket reader on the Fare Gate.
What is Gautrain in South Africa?
Gautrain: (noun) mass rapid transit railway system in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Can be used as a verb, as in " I am Gautraining it today. ". Cast your mind way, way back. The year is 2000 and Destiny's Child "Independent Women" is the smash hit of the year.
How often do you get a train on Gautrain?
During peak periods there is a train every 12 minutes and every 20 minutes during off-peak periods. On the weekends and public holidays, you can catch a train every 30 minutes. Tip: Remember to have at least R21 available on your Gautrain Gold Card to access any fare gate. 3.
What is Gautrain's role in the development of Johannesburg?
Gautrain will bring a modern railway route to the area and with its connection to Johannesburg International Airport and stations in densely populated commuter areas, will become an important role in social regeneration.
Where is Gautrain Rapid Rail Link?
There are two main routes on the 80km-long network: a north-south line from Hatfield to Marlboro and an east-west line from Park station (via Marlboro) to Johannesburg International Airport. Phase 1 included stations at Sandton, Marlboro, Midrand, Rhodesfield and Johannesburg International Airport.
What is CSC in train?
Collection of passenger fares is based on a contactless smart card (CSC) system using a smart chip and RFID, which enables customers to hold the card near a card reader to register their journey by a system. Passengers can register their cards with the Gautrain operator, which enables blacklisting of the card in case of lost or stolen.
How many emergency access shafts are there in Johannesburg Park Station?
In the southern section, the Johannesburg Park Station base slab at rail level was completed along with the construction of platform walls. There are seven emergency access shafts in the single-track rail tunnel between Park Station and Sandton Station.
How fast is a train in South Africa?
In South Africa, they were formed into three and four-car sets, and usually ran at up to 160km/h (100mph) with 80 seated and 20 standing passengers. Part of the order is dedicated to the airport service, with these trains accommodating only seated passengers.
Can you register your Gautrain card?
Passengers can register their cards with the Gautrain operator, which enables blacklisting of the card in case of lost or stolen. The moment any misuse happens, the AFC system automatically generates auditable transaction data and management reports and secures revenue by access control and fare media security.
How many days a week does Gautrain run?
The Gautrain’s bus and train services operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
How long does it take for a Gautrain to depart?
On weekends and Public Holidays, trains depart at 30 minute intervals. To access the Gautrain train service each passenger is required to possess a Gautrain Card with a minimum value of R30 loaded onto it.
Overview
Criticism
Much of the criticism is that money is being spent on the rich at the expense of the poor. Critics contend that it does not serve any of the townships of Gauteng where the transport problem is severe and where the majority of the people live. However, supporters maintain that the train was never meant to be an alternative to mass public transport; instead, it was intended to reduce pressure on Johannesburg's overloaded highway system. Figures released by the Gauteng provi…
Background
The Gautrain is mainly aimed at providing and optimising an integrated, innovative public transport system that enables and promotes the long-term sustainable economic growth of Gauteng. It is also part of a broader vision to industrialise and modernise the region, including a commitment towards creating and sustaining an integrated culture of public transport use. The Gautrain is implemented as a public–private partnership (PPP) in terms of Treasury Regulation 1…
History
The project was announced in 2000, before South Africa won the rights to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Gauteng Department of Transport obtained environmental authorisation and conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for this purpose. Authorisation was granted on 25 April 2004. On 7 December 2005 the South A…
Specifications
Total route length – 80 km (50 mi) (including 15 km (9.3 mi) underground) Off-peak frequency – 1 train per 20 min Peak frequency – 1 train per 10 min
Although the national railway network in South Africa uses the 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Cape gauge, Gautrain is built with the more expensive international standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ⁄2 in). According to the Gautrain planning and imple…
Network
The rail network is 80 kilometres long and is connected to other forms of public transport like taxis, buses and the Metrorail public train system. Commuters can also use several Gautrain buses and midibuses to destinations within a 15 kilometre radius.
Travelling at up to 160 kilometres per hour, Gautrain takes 35 minutes to trave…
Ticketing
A cash-free ticketing system and the use of reloadable smart cards, the Gautrain Card makes travelling on the Gautrain quick and convenient. Passengers can buy their Gautrain Cards at any Gautrain Station as well as approved service outlets. Europay, Mastercard and Visa contactless cards are also usable on Gautrain.
Rolling stock
The Bombardier Electrostar, a model of train common in South East England, was selected for the system. Fifteen cars were manufactured and were assembled by Bombardier's Derby Litchurch Lane Works in England, with the remaining cars assembled by the Union Carriage & Wagon in South Africa using structural components made in England. Gautrain has 24 trains, each made u…