Springboks vs Australia: Gautrain Management Agency partners with PRASA to transport fans
Fans are encouraged to take the Gautrain to Park Station and from there, hop on to a PRASA train to the Ellis Park Stadium.
Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise said their train service will run until 16:00 and resume at 20:45, after the game.
Modise said the collaboration with PRASA forms part of a broader effort to create a more integrated, accessible public transport system.
'With our parking fees at R1 a day, we urge all rugby fans to take advantage of this safe and convenient and seamless service and help ease the pressure on Joburg's roads,' he said.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has again partnered with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to provide seamless train services for rugby fans attending the match between the Springboks and Australia on Saturday afternoon. Fans are encouraged to take the Gautrain to Park Station and from there, hop on to a PRASA train to the Ellis Park Stadium. Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise said their train service will run until 16:00 and resume at 20:45, after the game. Modise said the collaboration with PRASA forms part of a broader effort to create a more integrated, accessible public transport system. 'With our parking fees at R1 a day, we urge all rugby fans to take advantage of this safe and convenient and seamless service and help ease the pressure on Joburg's roads,' he said.
