MEDIA RELEASE

TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2018

MAIN LINE PASSENGER SERVICES RE-INTRODUCES TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN

JOHANNESBURG – POLOKWANE – MUSINA (RETURN)
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Main Line Passenger Services, the long-distance passenger rail service of PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South
Africa) is proud to announce the re-introduction of the train service between Johannesburg and Musina (via
Polokwane) effective Wednesday, 28 February 2018. This service was withdrawn in 2014 due to the rationalisation of
train services, however, due to popular demand Main Line Passenger Services decided reinstate the service. The
train will cater for Polokwane, Musina and Zimbabwean customers crossing the border.

Train Schedule
EFFECTIVE DATE / DAYS
28/02/2018 / Wednesdays
01/03/2018 / Thursdays
02/03/2018 / Fridays
04/03/2018 / Sundays
FROM / DEP. TIME TO / ARR. TIME
Johannesburg / 17:15 Polokwane / 01:15 (Thursdays)
Polokwane / 22:35 Johannesburg / 05:44 (Fridays)
Johannesburg / 17:15 Musina / 08:45 (Saturdays)
Musina / 15:25 Johannesburg / 05:44 (Mondays)

“Shosholoza Meyl received inundated requests from customers, pleading for the return of the service. Management
evaluated the request thoroughly and reached a decision to reinstate the service. This comes in light of supporting
the PRASA corporate plan in transporting our customers at an affordable cost. All this can be experienced from as
little as R100 for Economy (Sitter) Class and R160 for Tourist (sleeper) Class,” says Mr. Mthuthuzeli Swartz, Acting
PRASA Rail CEO.

This journey between Johannesburg and Polokwane takes 8 hours and the journey to Musina, 10 hours from
departure. Security is available on board to ensure all customers enjoy a pleasant and safe experience. The train will
have a dining car that provides meals, tea/coffee and refreshments at an affordable price. The train stops at
intermediate stations such as Germiston, Pretoria, Hammanskraal, Bela Bela, Naboomspruit, Mokopane, Polokwane,
Soekmekaar, Makhado and Mopani.

Customers can book their accommodation by phoning 011 773 6566 / 012 315 2090 / 015 299 6205 or visit your
nearest station.
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For Bookings and enquiries For Media queries contact:

Main Line Passenger Services Ms. Daisy Daniel
National Contact Centre Head, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 011/773 6566 / 012 315 2090 / 015 299 6205 Main Line Passenger Services
Tel: 0838906311

Issued by Main Line Passenger Services Marketing and Communications