The Star reports that the Gautrain, which has not been operating since the start of the national Covid-19 lockdown, has resumed a reduced service for passengers during peak hours.
Gautrain spokesperson Kesagee Nayager said that in keeping with government regulations, trains would operate daily between 5.30am and 9.30am and from 3pm to 7pm for commuters to be able to return to their places of residence by 8pm. On Monday to Friday, trains would operate at 20-minute intervals and on weekends and public holidays at 30-minute intervals. The revised train and bus schedules are on the Gautrain website and app. Some of the precautionary measures that have been implemented include mandatory use of face masks, social distancing, regular cleaning and disinfection of coaches and daily screening of staff. The company is in the process of procuring harmless disinfecting spray booths which will be installed at the entrance to each station where passengers will be required to walk through the spray booth before entering the station. The airport service will remain suspended until further notice. A limited Gautrain bus service will be available from this week. Buses will not operate over the weekends and on public holidays. Some of the bus routes have been amended.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Anna Cox at The Star
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