What time does Gautrain open?

For schedule information on the go, please download the official Gautrain App….Plan your day according to these reliable tables and always be on time.

STATION OPENING CLOSING
Sandton 05:06 21:25
Marlboro 05:10 21:20
Midrand 05:33 21:14
Centurion 05:24 21:08

Is Gautrain running today?

The Gautrain’s bus and train services operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What time is peak hours for Gautrain?

between 06h00 and 08h30
Simply load your preferred Pay-As-You-Go value onto your Gautrain Card and the correct fare will be automatically deducted from your Card when tagging out. Note: Peak bus times are between 06h00 and 08h30 and between 15h30 and 18h00.

How much is a Gautrain from JHB to PTA?

R49
It would cost commuters R49 to travel on the Gautrain between the Hatfield station, in Pretoria, and Park station, in central Johannesburg. This was the longest possible trip on the 80 km rapid-rail system, set to become operational on July 1….Gautrain to charge R49 for single Pretoria, JHB trip.

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When did Gautrain start operating?

Gautrain started operations between Rosebank station in Johannesburg and Hatfield on 2 August 2011. The remaining section became operational in 2012.

Who is the owner of Gautrain?

Gauteng province

Gautrain
Owner Gauteng province
Locale Gauteng, South Africa
Transit type Commuter rail
Number of stations 10

What does the name Gautrain mean?

mass rapid transit railway system
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.

Is alcohol allowed on the Gautrain?

Alcohol may not be consumed anywhere inside the Gautrain system including trains, buses and stations. Eating and drinking is not permitted on the train. The entire Gautrain system has been designated non-smoking. The carrying of any dangerous weapons including firearms is prohibited.

How much is a Gautrain trip from Pretoria to Sandton?

Gautrain operates a train from Pretoria to Sandton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost R 60 – R 140 and the journey takes 27 min.

Does Gautrain use electricity?

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….

Gautrain
Electrification 25 kV AC
Top speed 160 km/h (100 mph)

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.

Is smoking allowed in a Gautrain?

Smoking is not permitted within a 10 meter distance from any Gautrain building, in underground parking, on trains or buses. This includes electronic cigarettes. (Please use designated smoking areas). Gautrain Cards are valid for 5 years from date of manufacture.

Who funded the Gautrain?

There has been strong political support from the government, and the project was funded through: The federal Division of Revenue Act, 2008 (DoRA), the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Grant being set out in Part 4. The provincial Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Can you eat on Gautrain?

eating, drinking or chewing gum is not allowed within the Gautrain stations, including trains and buses. All rules are implemented to ensure that passengers enjoy a clean and safe service to which they have become accustom.