The Gautrain  is a state-of-the-art rapid rail network in Gauteng.  The rail connection comprises of two links, namely a link between Pretoria and Johannesburg and a link between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton.  Apart from the three anchor stations on these two links, seven other stations will be linked by approximately 80 kilometres of rail along the route. The three anchor stations will be located at: OR Tambo International Airport; Pretoria;...

The unique nature of the Gauteng Province demands strategic development approaches. Investment in our people has always been one of our core strategies that we have pursued since 1994. Gautrain has presented Gauteng with an opportunity to empower its citizens and to expand the economic activity of the province. Click here to download the full brochure in pdf format...

ELECTRONIC TICKETING FOR PASSENGER CONVENIENCE A cash-free ticketing system and the use of reloadable smart cards will make travelling on Gautrain quick and convenient. The smart cards can be obtained at self-help ticket vending machines or a manned ticket office in each station in order to pay for train trips and/or bus trips. For… Read more Gautrain commuter related information. (Timetables, Fares, Route...

Guide dogs and trainers from the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind went on a Gautrain bus and train recently. It was also an opportunity to familiarise the dogs with Gautrain’s facilities for visually and physically impaired passengers. Around eight guide dogs and their trainers participated in the session. The youngest puppy was only five months old. Also participating in the session were visually impaired passengers as well as a...

Sean Perrings, Gautrain site administrator “Advancing your skills becomes a big challenge when people don’t look past your disability,” says Sean Perrings, Gautrain site administrator. After loosing the ability to walk normally due to a motorcycle accident in 1987, Sean became aware how attitudes had changed towards him in the workplace. “People think for you. They believe that you cannot achieve certain tasks and responsibilities because you are...

Albie Langenhoven Document controller, Albie Langenhoven still wears her high heels to the office, but when she needs to go on a Gautrain construction site, her small feet comfortably steps into a pair of safety boots and a hard hat firmly protects her head. The construction industry remains a man’s world and the site office where Albie works is no exception. “I was used to working in fancy offices, but here things are different,” says Albie. A long distance...

In July 2007, BOMBARDIER South Africa embarked on a female learnership and mentorship programme as part of a Gautrain Social Economic Development initiative, which is designed to provide women from previously marginalised backgrounds, with opportunities to get educational qualifications and employment within BOMBARDIER and its subcontractors. On Friday, 13 August 2010, the final graduation was held in Midrand, Johannesburg for the 3rd intake of learners. “It’s...