Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, South Africa
Key Data:
Major Shareholders
Murray & Roberts Limited, Strategic Partners Group, Bombardier UK, Bouygues Travaux Publics, The J&J Group, Absa Capital, a division of Absa Bank Ltd
Operator
Bombela Consortium
Opening Date
2011
Route Length
80km
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines
Two
Stations
Ten
Staff
380 from opening
System:
Voltage
3kV DC or 25 kV AC
Current
Overhead
Rolling Stock:
Fleet Total
96 vehicles
Builder
Bombardier
Vehicle Type
Electrostar
Capacity
80 seated, 20 standing per vehicle
Maximum Speed
160km/h
Special Characteristics:
Rapid rail link to Johannesburg Airport
Commuter rail line will reduce road congestion
Electrostar vehicles to be manufactured in the UK
In cab-signalling planned
Many journey options on two-line network
