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Shosholoza Meyl

Shosholoza Meyl, the preferred long distance rail transporter of choice, promises all our valued customers a "Pleasant Experience" from the moment they book and buy their ticket, until they disembark at their end destination. Shosholoza Meyl has 8 primary routes linking South Africa's cities, with smaller towns along each route.

Shosholoza Meyl, a safe and pleasant way to explore South Africa.

Premier Classe

The Premier Classe offers luxury accommodation, fine dining, personal assistance and a scenic route between Cape Town and Pretoria (or vice versa), South Africa. The Premier Classe's unique contemporary style provides an excellent way to see South Africa.

The Blue Train
The Blue Train, the ultimate luxury recreational rail experience. The Blue Train combines the luxury of the world's leading hotels with the charm of train travel. Experience a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance. Let spectacular scenery stir your imagination and luxurious comfort soothe your body and soul. It's an experience of a lifetime for those who appreciate finer things in life.

Metrorail

Metrorail and Spoornet are separate divisions of Transnet. Metrorail operates the urban commuter train services in South Africa's main urban areas, namely greater Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane, East London and Port Elizabeth. Metrorail's business objective is to provide an affordable, reliable, safe and secure commuter service to the people of South Africa.