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Gautrain confirms major expansion coming to its rail network

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GUEST – Tshepo Kgobe -Gautrain Management Agency CEO Designate

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) announced that the agency is in the “advanced stages” of finalising a massive expansion project for the Gautrain – which will see the rail network almost triple in size. This was revealed at a community engagement initiative which celebrated October Transport Month (OTM) by profiling the province’s approach to making rail the backbone of public transport and highlighting contributions by Gautrain towards socio-economic development in the province. Currently, the Gautrain is an 80-kilometre express commuter rail system which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Kempton Park and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
25 Oct 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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