South Africa Railways
South Africa
About South Africa Railways
South Africa's railway network connects major cities with intercity, express, and regional services.
Network Facts
- Operator
- South Africa Railways
- Track gauge
- Standard gauge
- Max speed
- Varies
- Network size
- National network
- Currency
- Local
Railway Station Map
24 stations · click any pin for details
Popular Train Routes
Click any route for live schedule and fares
Train Services
15 trains · all classes and types
Blue Train Pretoria-Cape Town
Special#Blue 1
Evening Gautrain Pretoria-Johannesburg
High-Speed#GT901
Gautrain Johannesburg-Pretoria
High-Speed#GT101
Gautrain Johannesburg–Pretoria
Express#Gautrain
MetroRail Cape Town-George
Regional#MR301
Metrorail Cape Town-Simon Town
Regional#Metro 1
Night Train Durban-Johannesburg
Special#N101
Rovos Rail Pretoria-Cape Town
Special#RR001
Rovos Rail Pretoria-Victoria Falls
Special#Rovos 1
Shosholoza Cape Town-Port Elizabeth
Express#SM201
Shosholoza Johannesburg-East London
Express#SM301
Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express
Express#SMT 6
Shosholoza Meyl Johannesburg-Cape Town
Express#SM001
Shosholoza Meyl Johannesburg-Durban
Express#SM 1
The Blue Train
Special#Blue Train
Railway Stations
24 stations with departure boards
Bloemfontein Station
BFN · Bloemfontein
Cape Town
CAPE · Cape Town
Cape Town Railway Station
CPT · Cape Town
Durban
DURB · Durban
Durban Station
DUR · Durban
East London Station
East London
Fish Hoek
FISH · Fish Hoek
Gaborone
GABO · Gaborone
George Station
George
Johannesburg Park Station
JNB · Johannesburg
Johannesburg Park Station
Johannesburg
Kimberley
KIMB · Kimberley
Kimberley Station
KIM · Kimberley
Ladysmith
LADY · Ladysmith
Mafikeng
MAFI · Mafikeng
Matjiesfontein
MATJ · Matjiesfontein
Muizenberg
MUIZ · Muizenberg
Port Elizabeth Station
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth Station
PLZ · Port Elizabeth
Pretoria
PRET · Pretoria
Everything for South Africa rail travel
Book South Africa Train Tickets
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South Africa Railways — FAQ
How many trains does South Africa have on TrainsTracking?
TrainsTracking lists 15 train services for South Africa, covering intercity, express, regional and special trains sourced from official operators.
How many stations are listed for South Africa?
We list 24 railway stations for South Africa with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes.
How do I book South Africa train tickets?
Book South Africa train tickets at # (South Africa Railways). TrainsTracking provides scheduling data — use official booking sites to purchase tickets.
Is there live train tracking for South Africa?
Yes — TrainsTracking provides live schedule tracking for South Africa trains, syncing with official APIs to show real-time status.
What gauge does South Africa railway use?
South Africa's railways use Standard gauge track, covering approximately National network of routes.
What are the fastest trains in South Africa?
The fastest trains in South Africa reach speeds of up to Varies, operated by South Africa Railways.