GAUTRAIN – A state-of-the-art rapid rail network in Gauteng, South Africa. |
This modern train will offer international standards of public transport with high levels of safety, reliability, predictability and comfort. Travelling at maximum speeds of 160 to 180 kilometres per hour it will reach Pretoria from Johannesburg in less than 40 minutes. The minimum frequency between Johannesburg and Pretoria will initially be six trains per hour per direction and it will operate approximately 18 hours per day. This public transport service will include dedicated, exclusive bus services to transport passengers to and from stations.
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.
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The three anchor stations will be located at:
The seven other stations will be located at:
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Safety and security of Gautrain passengers and other affected parties are of utmost importance. The safety and security features are extended to other facilities of the services such as the station precinct and vehicle parking areas.
The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link project offers a cost effective, efficient, environmentally friendly and safe solution to some of the worst transport problems in the most densely developed area in Gauteng and indeed South Africa. It also supports many other government objectives. (Courtesy: www.gautrain.co.za)
Protea Hotel Parktonian is now a “Gautrain” Hotel
We are now the Johannesburg hotel that is within walking distance of, and the nearest major hotel to, the new Johannesburg Gautrain station – Park Station. Once the Gautrain route into Johannesburg itself is completed in months to come, we will offer a complimentary shuttle to and from Gautrain Johannesburg Park Station.
We will proudly call ourselves a “Gautrain” hotel. We will even boast that we are a Johannesburg OR Tambo airport hotel – as access to the airport will be so quick via Johannesburg’s Gautrain.
The Gautrain will take you to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport in 20 minutes, and also give easy access to Rosebank, Sandton, Midrand and Pretoria.
Until the last section of the Gautrain track - from Rosebank to Johannesburg Gautrain Park Station – is completed, Gautrain will be running a temporary bus service from Rosebank into the Johannesburg CBD. Stop no 11 on this bus route is virtually on the doorstep of the hotel.
So please contact us prior to your arrival, and we will meet you at Bus Stop 11 and assist you with your luggage.
Gautrain Route Map
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