Gautrain up and running for World Cup 10/06/2010 |
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The first high-speed train in Africa is ready for fans in South Africa attending the FIFA World Cup.
The new Gautrain system, which cost £2.1 billion, aims to bring about a revolutionary way of travelling around a country which has been plagued with outdated and unsuitable transport.
Although its top speed is only around 100mph, the Gautrain is by far the quickest train on the continent.
At the moment, just one section of the line has been completed which allows passengers to travel from the OR Tambo international airport to central Johannesburg.
Work will now take place on the line linking Johannesburg with the capital of Pretoria, which will allow travellers to make the 31 mile journey in 40 minutes.
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