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gautrain system
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What are disadvantages of a gautrain?
disadvatages of gautrain
Where and when did the gautrain ceremony take place?
The Gautrain ceremony took place in Midrand, South Africa on 6 September 2006. It marked the beginning of construction on the Gautrain rapid rail system, which connects Pretoria, Johannesburg, and OR Tambo International Airport.
How many seats are there in the gautrain?
there are about 320 seats in the Gautrain
When was Marlboro - Gautrain station - created?
Marlboro - Gautrain station - was created in 2010.
When was Sandton - Gautrain station - created?
Sandton - Gautrain station - was created in 2010.
Why is the gautrain called gautrain?
The Gautrain is named after Gauteng, the province in South Africa where it operates. The name combines "Gauteng" with "train," reflecting its function as a rapid transit system connecting major cities within the province, such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport. The project was initiated to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance public transport options in the region.
How many people can the gautrain hold?
The Gautrain can carry up to 1,200 passengers per train set during peak hours.
What is the average speed of gautrain?
The Gautrain in South Africa has an average speed of around 80 km/h (50 mph) including stops.
Gautrain Is it a steam or electric train?
The Gautrain is an electric train. It operates in Gauteng, South Africa, and is designed for high-speed commuter travel. The train system uses electric traction to provide efficient and environmentally friendly transport between key urban areas, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport.
How does the gautrain have a negative affect on the environment?
The environmental benefits of the Gautrain disputed and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) has revealed that Gautrain will at best be environmentally neutral. South Africa uses dirty coal-based electricity generation and the electricity required for Gautrain will come from outside the Gauteng region. The pollution associated with the generation of this electricity will therefore effectively be exported to the Mpumalanga region, an area already under severe strain from air pollution.
What is the physical appearance on the gautrain?
Here are some links to images of the gautrain because I cannot copy the images directly. Image of the inside of the train: sa-2010worldcup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gautrain-inside-picture.jpg Image of the outside of the train: 2.bp.blogspot.com/_x4iUdUDaa-4/SxOdTvYOObI/AAAAAAAAACA/g2RdutqK69c/s1600/gautrain.jpg
What is the definition of the Gautrain project?
Gautrain is an 80-kilometre (50 mi) mass rapid transit railway system in Gauteng Province, South Africa, which links Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport. It is hoped that this railway will relieve the traffic congestion in the Johannesburg-Pretoria traffic corridor and offer commuters a viable alternative to road transport, as Johannesburg has limited public transport infrastructure.
