The Gautrain, South Africa

The Gautrain  is a state-of-the-art rapid rail network in Gauteng.  The rail connection comprises of two links, namely a link between Pretoria and Johannesburg and a link between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton.  Apart from the three anchor stations on these two links, seven other stations will be linked by approximately 80 kilometres of rail along the route. The three anchor stations will be located at: OR Tambo International Airport; Pretoria.
This modern train will offer international standards of public transport with high levels of safety, reliability, predictability and comfort.  Travelling at maximum speeds of 160 to 180 kilometres per hour it will reach Pretoria from Johannesburg in less than 40 minutes.  The minimum frequency between Johannesburg and Pretoria will initially be six trains per hour per direction and it will operate approximately 18 hours per day. This public transport service will include dedicated, exclusive bus services to transport passengers to and from stations.
Besides the commuter service, air passengers will have a dedicated service between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton.  This purpose-designed service brings Gauteng in line with global practice which links cities by rail to international airports. The trip between the airport and Sandton station will take less than 15 minutes.