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The Gautrain ( suitcase word , composed of the terms Gauteng and English train 'train' ), Afrikaans Gautrein , is a regional railway system in the Gauteng Province in South Africa . The Gautrain network connects Johannesburg , Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport and comprises three branches with a total length of around 80 kilometers.
The Gautrain forms the backbone of local public transport in the Gauteng region, in particular through the construction of numerous Park & Ride facilities and the establishment of a special bus network that functions as a regional feeder.
operator
The operator, the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), is a public corporation ( PPE ) of Gauteng Province . The central legislative basis is formed by the Gautrain Management Agency Act 5 of 2006 and Gautrain Management Agency Amendment Act 6 of 2008 and the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA). The supervisory and politically responsible authority is the respective incumbent Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport , Gauteng Minister for Roads and Transport , within the provincial government ( Gauteng Provincial Government ).
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has been given responsibility for the execution of the relevant contractual relationships on behalf of the provincial administration, in particular with the Bombela Concession Company and all other partners involved. The first board members of the GMA were appointed in 2007/2008 and the body began to work in accordance with its function in January 2009.
Development of the route network
A first section of the route between the center of Johannesburg ( Sandton ) and the airport was opened on June 8, 2010, a few days before the start of the 2010 World Cup . The remaining part of the line went into operation on August 2, 2011 and on June 7, 2012 the last approximately six kilometer long section between the Rosebank and Park Station stations in the Johannesburg area was opened to the public after additional work had prevented that water seeps into the route tunnel.
The development of the project
In mid-2000, Mbhazima Shilowa , Prime Minister of Gauteng Province , announced the implementation of the project. The province, which includes the two cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, also gave the train its name. The new rail connection primarily serves to improve the transport infrastructure between the two metropolises Johannesburg and Pretoria. The 2010 soccer World Cup was the main reason for realizing the project .
After seven billion rand were made available for the project in the 2002 budget , the two consortia Bombela and Gauliwe applied for construction. After several studies, the Bombela consortium emerged as the favorite. This put pressure on the government in early October 2004 by threatening to withdraw from the application process if the budget for the project was not increased. The final cost was R23 billion.
The Bombela consortium, which was awarded the contract, consists of four companies, each with a share of 25 percent. The French group Bouygues Travaux Publics is responsible for the tunnel work. Bombardier , a Canadian company, is supplying the cars and locomotives. Furthermore, the two South African groups Murray & Roberts , a construction company, and Strategic Partners Group ( Black Economic Empowerment ) are part of the consortium with the participation of the Industrial Development Corporation . The tunnel boring machines were developed and manufactured by the German company Herrenknecht .
Technical specifications
The maximum speed of the trains is 160 km / h, which means the journey time from Johannesburg Park Station to Hatfield, the terminus near Pretoria, is 42 minutes. It takes 14 minutes to drive from Sandton Station to the International Airport. 1435 mm ( standard gauge ) was selected as the gauge , while the majority of the South African rail network is 1067 mm ( Cape gauge ).
A total of 24 trains are to be available, each consisting of four (eight at rush hour) cars. 12 sets are currently delivered. During rush hour the trains run every twelve minutes, outside every 18 minutes, on weekends every half an hour.
Of the 80 km of the route, 15 km between the Marlboro and Park stations run underground.
10 stations are currently in operation:
- Hatfield (at ground level)
- Pretoria (ground floor)
- Centurion (elevated platform)
- Midrand (elevated platform)
- Marlboro (at ground level)
- Sandton (underground)
- Rosebank (underground)
- Park Station (underground)
- Rhodesfield (elevated platform)
- OR Tambo International Airport (elevated platform)
Fare
A Gold Card for 12 rand is required for use. A ticket for the section from Pretoria to Johannesburg Park costs 49 Rand one way. A ticket for the section from Sandton to OR Tambo International Airport costs 115 Rand one way and is therefore within the price range of the alternative transport options (as of 2012).
criticism
It is criticized that the townships of South Africa , which are rich in inhabitants ( Soweto in Johannesburg and Mamelodi in Pretoria) are not integrated into the route. Another difficulty lies in integrating the Gautrain into the existing local transport system, as it has a different gauge. The plan is to use around 150 buses that run according to a fixed timetable within a 15-kilometer radius of the stations.
See also
Web links
- Gautrain website. on www.gautrain.co.za (English)
- Gauteng Provincial Government: Gautrain Management Agency . on www.gma.gautrain.co.za (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ ratpdev.com : Avec la mise en service, le 2 août, du second tronçon du Gautrain, RATP Dev va désormais exploiter la ligne entre Johannesburg et Pretoria. (PDF; 68 kB) (No longer available online.) Archived from the original on August 16, 2014 ; Retrieved on August 14, 2011 (French). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Premier train rapide sud-africain inauguré avant le Mondial. (No longer available online.) In: rnw.nl rnw.nl. Archived from the original on June 18, 2010 ; Retrieved on August 14, 2011 (French). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b Gautrain Management Agency: GMA's Mandate . at www.gma.gautrain.co.za (English), read on February 9, 2015
- ↑ iol.co.za : Gautrain Park Station opens. Retrieved June 7, 2012 .
- ^ Iol.co.za : Gautrain: Joburg to Pretoria line ready. Retrieved August 14, 2011 .
- ^ Engineering News Online , accessed January 13, 2010
- ↑ Gautrain: IDC posts an R220m bond to Gautrain's BEE supplier . Announcement from January 26, 2007 on www.gautrain.co.za (English)
- ↑ mr: Gautrain delayed . In: Eisenbahn-Revue International 5/2010, p. 248.
- ^ Gautrain ticket prices , accessed on June 20, 2012
