Engineering News reports that Gautrain has introduced various changes to its train schedule from this month to provide a “more convenient and comfortable service” to passengers.  

The afternoon peak period has been extended northbound only, from Park station to Hatfield station, from Monday to Friday.  The afternoon peak will now start at 14:38, compared with 15:28 previously.  While trains will be available every ten minutes from 14:38, off-peak fares will apply during this extended period.  Trains travelling southbound, from Hatfield station to Park station, will depart earlier on weekdays.  Gautrain has also introduced additional eight-car trains during the morning and afternoon peak periods on the north-to-south line.  On weekends and public holidays, trains will now be available every 20 minutes between OR Tambo and the Sandton station as opposed to every 30 minutes.  In addition to the schedule enhancements, the high peak fare (red fare) has been suspended for a trial period, but it might be reintroduced at a later stage.

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