A) CONSTRUCTION On 8 June 2010, Phase 1 of the Gautrain System was opened for commercial service. The first phase operations include the airport train service between Sandton Station and OR Tambo International Airport, a commuter service between Sandton and Rhodesfield – with an intermediate stop at Marlboro Station – as well as dedicated feeder and distribution bus services to and from the Sandton and Rhodesfield Stations. The Operations Control...

A total of just under 150 kilometres of track needs to be laid for the Gautrain route. At the end of August 75% of the track was laid. Select a thumbnail below to...

A) CONSTRUCTION On 8 June 2010, Phase 1 of the Gautrain System was opened for commercial service. The first phase operations include the airport train service between Sandton Station and OR Tambo International Airport, a commuter service between Sandton and Rhodesfield – with an intermediate stop at Marlboro Station – as well as dedicated feeder and distribution bus services to and from the Sandton and Rhodesfield Stations. The Operations Control...

Construction of the viaduct that crosses the N1 and the John Vorster Interchange was completed during June 2010. Erection of catenary masts over this structure has been completed and tracklaying operations are also in progress A total of just under 150 kilometres of track needs to be laid for the Gautrain route. At the end of July 66% of the track was laid. Select a thumbnail below to enlarge ...

On 8 June 2010, Phase 1 of the Gautrain System was opened for commercial service. This was truly a world class achievement and took place 19 days ahead of the initial contractual completion date of 27 June 2010. Gautrain arrival at Sandton Station platform area The first phase operations include the airport train service between Sandton Station and OR Tambo International Airport, a commuter service between Sandton and Rhodesfield – with an intermediate stop...

A) SOUTHERN SECTION 1. Underground section All tunnel excavation – a total length of approximately 15.5 kilometers from Park Station to Marlboro Portal – was completed in September 2009. Civil works, tracklaying and associated electrical & mechanical railway infrastructure works within the tunnels between Marlboro Portal and Sandton Station are complete. Since 26 February 2010, the Gautrain Electrostar trains have been test running between ORTIA...

A) SOUTHERN SECTION 1. Underground section All tunnel excavation – a total length of approximately 15.5 kilometers from Park Station to Marlboro Portal – was completed in September 2009. Civil works, tracklaying and associated electrical & mechanical railway infrastructure works within the tunnels between Marlboro Portal and Sandton Station are complete. Since 26 February 2010, the Gautrain Electrostar trains have been test running between ORTIA and...