On 8 June this year, Phase 1 of the Gautrain System was opened for commercial service. This was truly a world-class achievement and took place 19 days ahead of the initial contractual completion date of 27 June.
The first phase operations include the airport train service between Sandton Station and OR Tambo International airport; a commuter service between Sandton and Rhodesfield, with an intermediate stop at Marlboro Station; and dedicated feeder and distribution bus services to and from the Sandton and Rhodesfield stations. The operations control centre, together with the train and bus depot facilities located just south of Allandale Road in Midrand, were also completed as part of the first phase scope of works.

The remaining sections of Sandston Station required for the Phase 2 operations will be completed by December this year. These works include completion of the podium slab over the station complex; the remaining two-thirds of the parking facilities; the third platform to service the southbound line to the Rosebank and Park stations; an undercover bus terminus and the final reinstatement of Rivonia Road.

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