The central line is a commuter rail service in cape town, south africa, operated by metrorail western cape. Central line services operate along two routes from central cape town to langa, and then along three branches from langa to various areas in the southeast of the city. Guests convene at the premier classe lounge at cape town station for. Cape town to sedgefield 7 ways to travel via train, and plane. The future of trains in cape town open streets cape town. Drive, bike, walk, public transport directions on map to unibell here wego. In may, a commuter died in a train fire near ottery station and another. The route between pretoria and cape town is a 27hour journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery the subcontinent has to offer. Sanlam cape town marathon has decided that, if need be, it will refund all entry fees in the event of it being cancelled this october 2020. Cape town to george 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car. Metrorail western cape train lines, train times in cape town. Sanlam cape town marathon cape towns premiere road race. As i said in my first post about this train station the journey from brackenfell to cape town station is an extremely monotonous one when taken every day. I have just joined this forum and am really enjoying it, picking up lots of useful tips.
I personally use the train every day of my life as i do not have a car, if you are to be safe and survive using the train, make note of the time. You travel overnight from cape town to kimberley on the excellent 4 times weekly shosholoza meyl train on its way to joburg, then take a bus to upington, then theres a daily namibian. Metrorail distributes a free weekly magazine called myline. Metrorail dealing with customer service problems may 26, 2015. Their train lines cover an area from the cape town stop to the worcester stop and from the gouda stop to the simons town stop. Northern line services operate from central cape town to bellville, and then from bellville along three different routes. Luxury train tours to cape town travel packages rovos rail.
You travel overnight from cape town to kimberley on the excellent 4timesweekly shosholoza meyl train on its way to joburg, then take a bus to upington, then theres a daily namibian. Metrorail dealing with customer service problems voice of. Travel the grasslands of the goldrich highveld to the haunting barrenness of the great karoo. May 18, 2017 according to the tomtom traffic index cape town is the most congested city in the country and 48th in the world, ahead of cities such as new york. What everybody ought to know about the cape town to.
Check availability, prediction, wailtlist confirmation chances and fare calculator for trains running from kanyakumari cape to kacheguda kcg via ernakulam town ern railway station. Host was very informative of the area and the crew were very friendly and helpful. When youre in the area, take the kids on a hamleys express train, a short 15 minute journey around the waterfront to take in the sights from the comfort of your seat. Kids 11 and under ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. A train derailed near brackenfell station in cape town on thursday afternoon, the citys fire and. Why cant metrorail team up with others who are able to create a metrorail application to determine the train. There are 7 ways to get from cape town to sedgefield by plane or train. However, although cape town joburg may be about the same distance as bristol milan, the conditions are very different. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The kids can even enjoy the playground next door to the station, too. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and.
Trains from station kanyakumari cape to ernakulam town. Africas first and only gold label marathon and certified climate neutral event since 2017. Atlantic rail run regular day trips around the peninsula from cape town to simons town return and the duration of the trip is approximately 5. Rates and schedules the blue train here, we will book you for the most luxurious train travel experience you can get in south africa. Metrorail dealing with customer service problems voice. Last week, the sunday times reported that there had been a 400% increase in train cancellations in the western cape over two years. To view this content, login below or subscribe as a premium subscriber. Mar 20, 2020 all trains from kanyakumari cape to kacheguda kcg via ernakulam town ern railway station. Nov 22, 2012 older newer the metro train route that leads from cape town station to muizenberg and along the coast to simons town is the most popular tourist train route in cape town. Metrorail train delays in cape town affect mental health. Cape town to johannesburg by train or bus comparison. Monorail mooted for cape town as city targets train takeover.
Grapevine interactive, a mobile services firm, has launched a free mobile internet site for cape town metro train users of the southern and northern lines. Metrorail train delays in cape town affect mental health of users. Check availability, prediction, wailtlist confirmation chances and fare calculator for trains running from chennai central mas to kanyakumari cape railway station. Often the trains in cape town run a little late or off time and so commuters need to plan for. The cape government railways cgr was the governmentowned railway operator in the. Timetables are available in pdf format, you will need the latest version of adobe acrobat to view. Metrorail newsletter reveals how often trains are late. Cape town to sedgefield 7 ways to travel via train, and. Driven with the wind in your sails, you can get to namibia from cape town in just over eight hours, if youre prepared to forego lunch or any of the attractions vying for your attention along the way but you could treat the 890 km more like 1500 km if youre intent on windhoek route as a road trip and do it in a more leisurely fashion, savouring the chance to explore the nether regions. Southbound, offthe train excursions include the diamond town of kimberley where one can explore the big hole and the diamond museum. May 26, 2015 can some please tell me why is the 16.
Metrorail western cape metrorail is a public transport provider in cape town which operates train lines. Groundup found people clinging from the outside to coaches and even locomotives. The first stop of the northern line strand train route is cape town and the last stop is. All services either commence or terminate at the main cape town station in the. A beginners guide to train travel in south africa, with timetables. The first branch runs to mitchells plain, the second to khayelitsha, and the third passes through belhar. The trains in cape town are widely used by people going to work and back and hence it is important to get the correct train times so that one can be on time for work. Get the latest train times for cape metrorail, including platform numbers at cape town and bellville, along with line updates informing you about delays and. Congestion in cape town is having a negative effect on residents psychological state. From simons town to fish hoek, muizenberg and back. Metrorail newsletter reveals how often trains are late groundup.
Oct 25, 2017 a meditative train ride through south africa. Metrorail train repairs to delay for weeks voice of the cape. Take a step back into a bygone era by taking a day trip on an atlantic rail steam train from cape town to simons town. Please note that this information is only as reliable as that provided by cape metrorail.
Another on july 26 at retreat destroyed five carriages. We had a great train ride and got see a lot of mass that normally wouldnt be seen if not on the train. To download and view train timetables for the western cape region click on the links below. Metrorail in cape town has warned it could take weeks before the train service between retreat and simons town is restored. I guess thats because none of the other routes are frequented by tourists probably because none of the other have such b. To use this timetable most effectively you can either click on the html link to view train times for your train journey or click the pdf option to download and print your timetable. Trains from chennai central mas to kanyakumari cape. The northern line is a commuter rail service in and around cape town, south africa operated by metrorail western cape. The first route runs along the main cape townde aar railway line to paarl and wellington.
Train cape town to simonstown southern line tourism route. Get the latest train times for cape metrorail, including platform numbers at cape town and bellville, along with line updates informing you about delays and cancellations. Pdf format from the lonely planet website, from around. Fair point re timing id forgotten that we started the drive from knysna. As they open, theres a rush of people out of the carriages and through the. Cape government rails as seen in the cape town central train station. When the train pulls up at cape town station, the complaining has stopped and commuters squash up around the doors. Oct 10, 2017 monorail mooted for cape town as city targets train takeover. I took the translux coach from pretoria to cape town last week, it was a mixed journey it got us from a to b, the seats were pretty comfortable, didnt really have enough spacerecline to get a good sleep, the woman who was stewarding the journey spoke to the entire bus over the microphone at length, frequently and as though we were all naughty children im telling you. The blue train lounge the blue train lounge cape town. Rovos journeys cape town this 1 600kilometre meander is a perfect illustration of south africa as a world in one country. Once viewed click the back arrow in your browser to return to this main page. According to the tomtom traffic index cape town is the most congested city in the country and 48th in the world, ahead of cities such as new york. A fire on july 21 at cape town station destroyed seven rail coaches.
It has charged a truck driver who struck a level crossing boom near false bay station, causing severe damage. Aug 03, 2018 when the train pulls up at cape town station, the complaining has stopped and commuters squash up around the doors. We are flying from ireland to cape town and then immediately setting out for port elizabeth. They are scheduled to arrive at the cape town station 50 to 60 minutes later. Prasa says replacement and repair costs are so high that the central lines in the western cape may be shut down. Click here for last trains on each line every day during the lockdown. For rail commuters, the situation isnt much better, with trains overcrowded to the point of bursting and long delays. Cape town train times on your mobile railways africa. This schedule only includes the monte vista line trains that end at bellville. Cape town longsuffering metrorail commuters were stranded. Train from cape town to paarl under the cover with ed beukes. Premier class train rates johannesburg to cape town. This site is best viewed with microsoft internet explorer 6 or 7 in 1024x768 screen resolution. There are 4 ways to get from cape town to george by plane, bus or car.
You can also download the all the city line timetables below. He will climb up the steenbras viewpoint on bicycle a total of 36 times in one day to reach 8848m the same height as mount everest. The lovely and quaint town of paarl is located at only 62km out of cape towns cbd and with convenient access to railway transport, one can easily hop a train and spend the day tasting wine between vineyards, drinking tea in charming thatched. A meditative train ride through south africa the new york times. We specialize in ensuring classic luxury train travel south africa. There are 9 trains from chennai central mas to kanyakumari cape railway station. Today, 15% of all trains never show up, which has a knockon effect on the entire network. The best train journeys in the cape the inside guide cape town. The route between pretoria and cape town is a 31hour journey of 1 600. Train travel in south africa cape townjohannesburg from r630. The cape cod central railroad takes guests past marshes, cranberry bogs, dunes, and other places only accessible by rail. Metrorail western cape is a network of commuter and suburban rail services in and around the. I pitty the poor souls who travel from wellington to cape town each day.
Many of the commuters coming off the late train must wait in the queue at the station to receive a metrorail late notice. Train from cape town to paarl under the cover with ed. I pay every month for a monthly ticket but the service i receive as a customer is very poor. The trains in cape town isnt the best in the world however they are probably not the worst either. A meditative train ride through south africa the new.
The route cape town pretoria the journey the 31hour train ride between cape town and pretoria includes a stopover in matjiesfontein, where guests can enjoy a glass of sherry at the lord milner hotel an appropriate scenesetter for this victorianstyle adventure. Cape town train derails sapa a metrorail commuter gets on a train. With sarail services, you can book your sarail luxury ticket for the blue train, rovos rail and premier classe. I took a book but i hanged out of the odd windows all the time.
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