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Q: Why is the gautrain called gautrain?
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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?

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How many people can the gautrain hold?

The Gautrain can carry up to 1,200 passengers per train set during peak hours.


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.


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.


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


Why is the Gautrain being developed?

to stop traffic congestion from Jo-burg to Pretoria ... hope this is the right answer :)


What are the advantages of taking the Gautrain?

Cost effective, safe way to travel, not time consuming, promotes tourism, relieves traffic congestion :)