Gautrain splashes out as doors bulge

27 January 2016 - 02:42
By Penwell Dlamini

The bidding process for the provision of 48 new Gautrain coaches has begun in a lucrative R3.5-billion deal aimed at satisfying the needs of the rail network's ever-increasing number of passengers. The Gautrain passenger numbers have increased by 26% year-on-year, which has forced the Bombela Concession Company to invite suppliers for the new stock and infrastructure to submit request for qualification documents.

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