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Gautrain

Gautrain just the ticket for World Cup fans
Article
/ 8 June 2010

Gautrain just the ticket for World Cup fans

Africa’s first high speed urban train started operating in Johannesburg on Tuesday, just in time to help World Cup fans bypass traffic congestion.

By Olivia Kumwenda
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Article
/ 7 June 2010

‘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.

By Tarryn Harbour
Gautrain ready to roll
Article
/ 3 June 2010

Gautrain ready to roll

The Gautrain moved into operation between Sandton and the OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday when it was awarded its safety permit.

By Carol Hills
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Article
/ 26 May 2010

Airport trip on the Gautrain to cost R100

A trip on the Gautrain between Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport will cost R100, the companies behind the project announced on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
World Cup fans face transport hurdles
Article
/ 8 May 2010

World Cup fans face transport hurdles

Soccer World Cup fans still won’t find it easy to get between and around the nine host cities, some analysts say.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 March 2010

Gautrain uses social media to spread its message

Gautrain, which has been extremely active on Facebook and Twitter invited their "Tweeps" (yes, that would be Twitter-peeps) to a Tweetup-on-rails.

By Tarryn Harbour
Gauteng dismisses ‘spurious’ R10bn Gautrain claim
Article
/ 9 March 2010

Gauteng dismisses ‘spurious’ R10bn Gautrain claim

The Gautrain management agency on Tuesday dismissed as "spurious" a claim of more than R10-billion by the Bombela consortium for reported delays.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 November 2009

Gautrain section to be completed by 2010

A section of the Gautrain route between OR Tambo Airport and Sandton can be completed by the kick-off of the 2010 Cup, Bombela said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 November 2009

No fast-track for Gautrain, claims report

Gauteng will not pay another R1,3-billion to have the first phase of the Gautrain completed before the 2010 World Cup, according to a report on Monday

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 March 2009

Gautrain: The mega job-making machine

The Gautrain has created 11 700 direct jobs, Gauteng minister for local government Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 February 2009

‘African blessing’ as Gautrain makes sleek debut

Around 150 guests including government and media set off from Midrand on Tuesday on the first trip aboard the rapid-moving Gautrain.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 January 2009

Racism probe under way at Gautrain site

An investigation into accusations of racism levelled against a supervisor at a Gautrain construction site in Midrand is under way.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 December 2008

SA transport overhaul aims to leave ‘a lasting legacy’

South Africa’s transport network is receiving an unprecedented makeover to bring the nation together for the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 28 October 2008

Who is running the country?

With the unexpected expulsion of former president Thabo Mbeki, the ANC was caught without a transitional plan in place.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 15 August 2008

Gautrain blasting damages cars in Centurion

A number of cars were damaged on Friday during blasting operations at a Gautrain construction site on the N1 north at Centurion.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 July 2008

Make each decision count

Innovative financing and business solutions can often make a difference in making or breaking a business, writes David Jackson.

By David Jackson
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Article
/ 12 July 2008

Ready to roll in Nigel

Mbhazima Shilowa was in Derby this week to take delivery of the first Gautrain carriages, but the focus will soon shift to the East Rand town of Nigel

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 11 July 2008

Gautrain drilling resumes, but not under Oxford Road

The Bombela Concession Company has been given the go ahead to resume with construction work in ten areas except under Oxford Road in Rosebank.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 July 2008

Gautrain operations to resume in a week

All Gautrain operations are expected to resume in a week at the collapsed section of Oxford Road, Gauteng transport minister Ignatius Jacobs says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 July 2008

Rosebank sinkhole: Govt halts work on Gautrain

Gautrain builder Bombela has been instructed to cease excavations in the region where a huge sinkhole appeared in Oxford Road, Rosebank.

By Mirah Langer
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Article
/ 8 July 2008

Oxford Road collapse: ‘It was like an earthquake’

Part of Oxford Road in Johannesburg collapsed on Tuesday during drilling operations for the Gautrain rail project.

By Mirah Langer and Thembelihle Tshabalala
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Article
/ 11 June 2008

Gautrain to beat 2010 kick-off, by two weeks

A section of the Gautrain is slated to come into operation about two weeks ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup kick-off.

By Staff Reporter
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