The Gautrain of Johannesburg's O.R Tambo International Airport
Gautrain is an 80km long rail line which opened in June 2010 just in time for the World Cup. Gautrain links Johannesburg's O.R Tambo International Airport with the cities of Johannesburg, Pretoria and other sorrounding areas such as Hatfield, Sandton, Rosebank, Park, Centurion, Midrand, Rhodesfield among others. Gautrain is Africa's first and only dedicated Airport - City Centre rail link.
The service recorded over a million passengers within 100 days of its opening.
Gautrain was designed to decongest the highways leading to the airport by encouraging passengers to leave their vehicles behind in favour of the clean and comfortable train ride. Parking lots are available at most Gautrain Stations to encourage use of the train by passengers.
Trains run every 20 minutes during offpeak periods and every 12 minutes during peak (heavy travel) periods.
The Gautrain network is supplemented by a fleet of Gautrain buses which bring passengers to and from areas within a 15km radius from the Gautrain stations. The Gautrain is designed to travel at up to 160km/h which results in significantly reduced travel times to and from the O.R Tambo International Airport compared to car travel on the frequently congested highway. In other words, traveling to O.R Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain is a sure way to beat the traffic congestion on the highway!
All stations on the Gautrain route network as are secured by security cameras as well as security guards to ensure a high level of safety for all passengers. Access to the all Gautrain stations is restricted only to passengers who are in possession of a valid electronic travel ticket.
Travel on the Gautrain is by means of an electronic ticket; the Gold card which is topped up with the required travel amount and deducted automatically upon conclusion of travel.
Gautrain has ushered in tremendous economic benefits to the areas along its route network, for example, several new shopping malls, residential projects and office complexes have been constructed in areas close to Gautrain's route as a direct result of the rail service. Property prices as well as demand in these areas have accordingly increased dramatically.
in future there are plans to extend the Gautrain to other areas.
Have you ever used the Gautrain? If you have, do let us know! Please sound off in the comments section. What did you think of the comfort, reliability and price of the service? Would you recommend it to other African cities or not?
If you wish to take a trip to Johannesburg to use this service, do get in touch! We can't wait to surpass your highest expectations.
+234 80 5617 6729, quebixtravels@gmail.com
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The service recorded over a million passengers within 100 days of its opening.
Gautrain was designed to decongest the highways leading to the airport by encouraging passengers to leave their vehicles behind in favour of the clean and comfortable train ride. Parking lots are available at most Gautrain Stations to encourage use of the train by passengers.
Trains run every 20 minutes during offpeak periods and every 12 minutes during peak (heavy travel) periods.
The Gautrain network is supplemented by a fleet of Gautrain buses which bring passengers to and from areas within a 15km radius from the Gautrain stations. The Gautrain is designed to travel at up to 160km/h which results in significantly reduced travel times to and from the O.R Tambo International Airport compared to car travel on the frequently congested highway. In other words, traveling to O.R Tambo International Airport on the Gautrain is a sure way to beat the traffic congestion on the highway!
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| Gautrain Bus |
All stations on the Gautrain route network as are secured by security cameras as well as security guards to ensure a high level of safety for all passengers. Access to the all Gautrain stations is restricted only to passengers who are in possession of a valid electronic travel ticket.
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| Electronic Ticket Machine for purchase of Gautrain Ticket |
Travel on the Gautrain is by means of an electronic ticket; the Gold card which is topped up with the required travel amount and deducted automatically upon conclusion of travel.
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| Ubiquitous Security on and off the trains |
Gautrain has ushered in tremendous economic benefits to the areas along its route network, for example, several new shopping malls, residential projects and office complexes have been constructed in areas close to Gautrain's route as a direct result of the rail service. Property prices as well as demand in these areas have accordingly increased dramatically.
in future there are plans to extend the Gautrain to other areas.
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| Gautrain Route Map |  |
Have you ever used the Gautrain? If you have, do let us know! Please sound off in the comments section. What did you think of the comfort, reliability and price of the service? Would you recommend it to other African cities or not?
If you wish to take a trip to Johannesburg to use this service, do get in touch! We can't wait to surpass your highest expectations.
+234 80 5617 6729, quebixtravels@gmail.com
Facebook & Twitter:
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