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Gautrain

For one night only – Gautrain to operate until after midnight
Article
/ 23 February 2014

For one night only – Gautrain to operate until after midnight

As part of "Gauteng’s Big Night Out" project, the Gautrain and its buses are set to run past midnight for one night only on Saturday March 1.

By Sapa
New proposed Gautrain routes to boost public transport usage
Article
/ 18 October 2013

New proposed Gautrain routes to boost public transport usage

The announcement of the Gautrain’s new proposed routes is poised to encourage public transport usage in the province, says transport MEC Ismail Vadi.

By Sapa
Taxis trump Rea Vaya, Gautrain
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Taxis trump Rea Vaya, Gautrain

Faster progress is needed in transforming the key element of the public transport system.

By Staff Reporter
Bus strike leaves commuters stranded
Article
/ 19 April 2013

Bus strike leaves commuters stranded

Bus drivers have embarked on a national wage strike and demanded an 18% pay increase, says Satawu.

By Sapa
Protesters threaten ‘to burn the Gautrain’
Article
/ 13 March 2013

Protesters threaten ‘to burn the Gautrain’

A group of irate commuters have threatened to torch Gautrain coaches if the authorities do not urgently improve the Metrorail train service.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Gautrain bus service struggles to attract commuters
Article
/ 19 January 2013

Gautrain bus service struggles to attract commuters

The Gautrain bus system has been struggling to attract commuters and has been operating at its bare minimum especially during off-peak hours.

By Sapa
Traversing the city’s spine through art
Videos
/ 5 December 2012

Traversing the city’s spine through art

From minibus taxis to the Gautrain, the Goethe Institute’s SPINES festival explores public and private spaces in Jo’burg.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain bus drivers left stranded
Article
/ 10 August 2012

Gautrain bus drivers left stranded

Settlement talks for fired workers have stalled again after employer Mega Express skipped scheduled negotiations for a fifth consecutive time.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Cashless ticketing makes fares fair
Article
/ 8 August 2012

Cashless ticketing makes fares fair

One ticket could get you anywhere in Gauteng.

By Mail Guardian Correspondent
The five-year plan at a glance
Article
/ 8 August 2012

The five-year plan at a glance

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has set out to identify and target short-term gains it can implement within the next five years.

By Mail Guardian Correspondent
Province to transform public transport
Article
/ 8 August 2012

Province to transform public transport

Anyone that has used the Gautrain can attest to the pleasure and ease of using a properly-designed public transport system.

By Mail Guardian Correspondent
Apoplexy and ire (but no gum) as Gautrain breakdown strands commuters
Article
/ 17 July 2012

Apoplexy and ire (but no gum) as Gautrain breakdown strands commuters

Gautrain staff won’t let passengers chew gum, but they’ll apparently let them walk the tracks if their train breaks down on their morning commute.

By Phillip De Wet
Gautrain makes outlaw gum-slingers pay for their ‘crimes’
Article
/ 17 July 2012

Gautrain makes outlaw gum-slingers pay for their ‘crimes’

Two sisters have been detained by Gautrain security for four hours and fined R700 for chewing gum, in a stern crackdown on transgressive behavior.

By Sapa
Gautrain bus driver dispute still unresolved
Article
/ 21 June 2012

Gautrain bus driver dispute still unresolved

About 250 Gautrain bus drivers are still unemployed despite having been promised a "political solution" to their labour dispute.

By Kwanele Sosibo
The Editorial: Greasing the Gautrain wheels
Article
/ 31 May 2012

The Editorial: Greasing the Gautrain wheels

There have always been suspicions about the probity of the contracting process surrounding the Gautrain.

By Editorial
Gautrain announces changes to cope with ‘huge demand’
Article
/ 20 March 2012

Gautrain announces changes to cope with ‘huge demand’

Bombela has announced the Gautrain will be laying on additional capacity during revised peak hours, to cope with excellent demand from commuters.

By Phillip De Wet
Gautrain’s final station set to open in Jo’burg city centre
Article
/ 28 February 2012

Gautrain’s final station set to open in Jo’burg city centre

Gauteng’s transport department has said the final phase of the Gautrain will be opened in the next few weeks.

By Faranaaz Parker
Gautrain bus strike halted
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Gautrain bus strike halted

Now crisis management gets under way as commuters demand refunds for unused tickets.

By Khanyi Ndabeni
Criminal case against Malema, others for ‘land grab’
Article
/ 8 January 2012

Criminal case against Malema, others for ‘land grab’

A former friend has accused suspended ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema of ‘stealing’ a prime piece of land in Polokwane’s Ster Park suburb.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 22 October 2011

Honour among thieves

Yes, I’m afraid all South Africans are naturally dishonest, with a cheap moral compass made in China, says <b>Chris Roper</b>.

By Chris Roper
Gautrain punctuality ‘world class’
Article
/ 20 September 2011

Gautrain punctuality ‘world class’

The Gautrain service between Rosebank and Hatfield had a punctuality record of 97.8% in its first 50 days, says the Bombela Concession Company.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain stops short of success
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Gautrain stops short of success

There 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.

By Guy Trangos
No image available
Article
/ 9 September 2011

R230-million to wreck a building company

Murray & Roberts’s two top executives pocketed millions and left the company with a nearly R2-billion loss, writes <b>Lisa Steyn</b>.

By Lisa Steyn
Gautrain: Fast track to the slow lane
Article
/ 12 August 2011

Gautrain: Fast track to the slow lane

<b>Yolandi Groenewald</b> ditched her car for the Gautrain. Now that she has worked through the issues, she’s in love.

By Yolandi Groenewald
Gautrain kicks off high-speed Pretoria to Jo’burg route
Article
/ 2 August 2011

Gautrain kicks off high-speed Pretoria to Jo’burg route

The Gautrain has begun operating its high-speed route between Pretoria and Johannesburg, transporting 11 000 passengers by midday.

By Nickolaus Bauer
No image available
Article
/ 28 July 2011

Gautrain to open Pretoria line next week

The Gautrain will start running between Johannesburg and Pretoria on Tuesday, the transport department says.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 31 May 2011

The Gautrain’s new fares

A new Gautrain fare structure that entails some increases and savings for commuters will be implemented from Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain fares for Pretoria-Jo’burg commuters announced
Article
/ 6 April 2011

Gautrain fares for Pretoria-Jo’burg commuters announced

A monthly return ticket on the Gautrain between Hatfield in Pretoria and Park Station in Johannesburg will cost R1&nbsp;716, it has been revealed.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain phase two ‘almost ready’
Article
/ 9 February 2011

Gautrain phase two ‘almost ready’

The Gautrain’s second phase is "almost ready", with construction complete at certain stations, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished
Article
/ 9 December 2010

Gautrain car fleet: Mission accomplished

The last Gautrain rail car arrived at the depot in Midrand this week, completing the 96-car fleet.

By Tarryn Harbour
Million-passenger milestone for Gautrain
Article
/ 22 September 2010

Million-passenger milestone for Gautrain

One million passengers have boarded the Gautrain since its launch in June, operating company Bombela Concession said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
Gautrain ushers in new era in transportation
Article
/ 8 June 2010

Gautrain ushers in new era in transportation

Teething problems aside, the Gautrain got off to a good start on Tuesday, with trains running on schedule.

By Tarryn Harbour
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