On landing at OR Tambo, I decided to test the Gautrain service, which I did write about last year. I been on trains in other countries and was eager to find out if our very own Gautrain matched up to international standard. The answer is an astounding yes - I got off the plane and within a few minutes had a ticket and ready to board the Gautrain. The train ride and the service is excellent - in a mere 8 minutes I was in Sandton. The only minus was in getting to the OR Tambo Gautrain terminal there are a few up hills and it would be great if they had some sort of porter service for us single girls/passengers who need a little help with the luggage. Other than that, I was left pleasantly surprised - it was 8 minutes of a smooth run between the airport and home, routed along the back of the main traffic highways so you dont see too much of the bustle but rather enjoy some calm before exiting into the busy commercial hub of Johannesburg.
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Bluepearl(c) - Gautrain terminal at OR Tambo
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| Bluepearl(c) - Gautrain terminal at OR Tambo |
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| Bluepearl(c) - View from the Gautrain terminal at OR Tambo |
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| Bluepearl(c) - On the Gautrain terminal towards Sandton |
