As part of developing the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) extensions, the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) completed a feasibility study which is currently awaiting the National Treasury approval.
This feasibility study identified various links with a total of 149km of rail and 19 stations for the final route. These extensions will span over various areas and will be developed in multi phases over an extended period.
When fully implemented, the proposed GRRIN extensions will include the following:
- A link between Marlboro and Soweto with an additional station at Sandton, as well as new stations at Randburg, Cosmo City, Little Falls, Roodepoort, and Jabulani;
- A link between Jabulani and Mamelodi through Cosmo City, with new stations at Fourways, Sunninghill, Olievenhoutsbosch, Irene, Tshwane East, Hazeldean, and Mamelodi;
- A link between Rhodesfield and Boksburg with new stations at East Rand Mall, and Boksburg; and
- A link between Cosmo City and Lanseria Airport with new stations at Cradle and Lanseria.
Below is a graphic representation of the current Gautrain System as well as the proposed GRRIN extensions.
As part of the project preparatory work, the proposed routes of the GRRN extensions are subjected to a public participation process that provides an opportunity for, members of the public, as well as interested and affected parties to comment in writing to the MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure on the recommended routes.
This process is in accordance with the Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act (GTIA). Accordingly, members of the public as well as the interested and affected parties are invited to submit their comments for Phase 1 (Marlboro to Little Falls through Sandton, Randburg, Cosmo City, and Little Falls) of the GRINN extensions until 15 August 2021.
The information pertaining to the proposed route for Phase 1 is available for inspection on the GMA website at www.gma.gautrain.co.za/projects. Submission any comments thereof may be made through the GMA website at http://gma.gautrain.co.za/projects/Pages/5-1-3-Public-Participation.aspx, or by email to [email protected] for attention: The Project Manager: GRRIN Extensions Project, with the subject GRRINE/RD01.
The proposed GRRIN extensions will provide significant economic and transport-related benefits to the Gauteng Province that include the reindustrialization of the transport industry, and economic stimulus.