THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 11:55 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 11:55 |
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Gautrain stops short of successThere is a need to look at the impact the Gautrain has had on the cities it serves, and whether the system could have been better planned. Gautrain: Fast track to the slow laneYolandi Groenewald ditched her car for the Gautrain. Now that she has worked through the issues, she's in love. Gautrain kicks off high-speed Pretoria to Jo'burg routeThe Gautrain has begun operating its high-speed route between Pretoria and Johannesburg, transporting 11 000 passengers by midday. Gautrain fares for Pretoria-Jo'burg commuters announcedA monthly return ticket on the Gautrain between Hatfield in Pretoria and Park Station in Johannesburg will cost R1 716, it has been revealed. Gautrain phase two 'almost ready'The Gautrain's second phase is "almost ready", with construction complete at certain stations, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplishedThe last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet. Million-passenger milestone for GautrainOne million passengers have boarded the Gautrain since its launch in June, operating company Bombela Concession said on Wednesday. Gautrain ushers in new era in transportationTeething problems aside, the Gautrain got off to a good start on Tuesday, with trains running on schedule. Gautrain just the ticket for World Cup fansAfrica's first high speed urban train started operating in Johannesburg on Tuesday, just in time to help World Cup fans bypass traffic congestion. 'What witchcraft is this? It's the Gautrain'The speakers were unanimous: the Gautrain is an amazing South African achievement that will revolutionise our transport system. |
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