PRASA / Gautrain
South Africa train timetables
About South Africa Railways
The Gautrain links Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo airport at 160 km/h, while PRASA's Metrorail recovers commuter corridors in Cape Town and Gauteng. Long-distance Shosholoza Meyl services operate a reduced network — verify current routes before planning.
Network Facts
- Operator
- PRASA / Gautrain
- Track gauge
- 1067 mm cape + 1435 mm Gautrain
- Max speed
- 160 km/h (Gautrain)
- Network size
- 20,000+ km
- Currency
- ZAR
Railway Station Map
12 stations · click any pin for details
Train Services
4 trains · all classes and types
Railway Stations
12 stations with departure boards
Bloemfontein Station
BFN · Bloemfontein
Cape Town Railway Station
CPT · Cape Town
Cape Town Station
Cape Town
Durban Station
DUR · Durban
Johannesburg Park Station
Johannesburg
Johannesburg Park Station
JNB · Johannesburg
Kimberley
Kimberley
Kimberley Station
KIM · Kimberley
Matjiesfontein
Matjiesfontein
Port Elizabeth Station
PLZ · Port Elizabeth
Pretoria Station
PRY · Pretoria
Pretoria Station
Pretoria
Everything for South Africa rail travel
Book South Africa Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official PRASA / Gautrain website.
South Africa Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book South Africa train tickets?
Book South Africa train tickets directly at https://www.gautrain.co.za (PRASA / Gautrain), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for South Africa?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official PRASA / Gautrain data to show live schedule and running status for South Africa trains, refreshed regularly across the 4 services we list.
What gauge does South Africa railway use?
South Africa's railways run on 1067 mm cape + 1435 mm Gautrain track, covering approximately 20,000+ km of route.
What is the fastest train in South Africa?
The fastest South Africa trains reach up to 160 km/h (Gautrain), operated by PRASA / Gautrain.
How many train stations does South Africa have?
TrainsTracking lists 12 railway stations for South Africa with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in South Africa?
PRASA / Gautrain operates the national rail network in South Africa. The Gautrain links Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo airport at 160 km/h, while PRASA's Metrorail recovers commuter corridors in Cape Town and Gauteng. Long-distance Shosholoza Meyl services operate a reduced network — verify current routes before planning.