Gautrain finally gets new operator. More trains, longer hours promised

News24 Business30 September 2026 at 17:49

A new operator has been selected for the Gautrain. A consortium that includes a French multinational, which is the leading shareholder of the previous operator, has secured the 15-year deal.
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