THE TRAIN OF THE FUTURE

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At a Glance

The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link is a state-of-the-art rail network planned in Gauteng.  The rail connection comprises a link between Tshwane (Pretoria) and Johannesburg and a link between Johannesburg International Airport and Sandton; seven other stations will be linked by approximately 80 kms of rail along the proposed route. 

According to officials, the project is a Private-Public Partnership (PPP) aimed at enhancing and supporting economic growth in Gauteng Province. This project is part of a longer-term vision, which will include a commitment towards creating and sustaining a new culture of public transport usage.

This train will offer international standards of public transport with high levels of safety, reliability and comfort.  Travelling at maximum speeds of 160 to 180 kilometres per hour it will reach Tshwane from Johannesburg in less than 40 minutes.  

The three anchor stations will be located at:

• Johannesburg International Airport.

• Tshwane.

• Johannesburg.

The seven other stations will be located at:

Proposed route

• Rosebank.

• Sandton.

• Marlboro.

• Midrand.

• Centurion.

• Hatfield.

• Rhodesfield (Kempton Park).

Source: Gautrain website