Two businessmen are locked in a battle over shares in a major deal that goes back to 2005
The first ever Gautrain strike has ended following following two weeks of marathon negotiations
The train will operate with a reduced service during peak periods
The Gautrain has been running during peak periods with reduced services since July 30
The striking workers and the company are in talks, with the help of the CCMA, to address the impasse but there is no guarantee of a speedy resolution
The Gautrain is moving to normalise operations during peak periods amidst commuter frustration over reduced services during the industrial action
​The United National Transport Union has denied that buses were prevented from leaving the Gautrain depot in Midrand
The Gautrain is operating a reduced service consisting of a peak period train service between Centurion and Sandton every 12 minutes
​The United National Transport Union is demanding a basic salary increase of 10%
As well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, a definitive scrapping of the project may undermine the Gautrain’s targets.
The Gautrain moved into operation between Sandton and the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday when it was awarded its safety permit.