In the modern world, individual transport modes very seldom operate in isolation, and Gautrain is no exception, as it shares direct interfaces with a number of bus operations. Firstly, it has its own 26-route feeder service operating a fleet of 125 Mercedes-Benz O500U 1726 low-floor rigid and articulated buses with air conditioned bodywork by Caio/Busmark from all its stations. There was some initial public scepticism directed towards these operations because of poor patronage, but during the April 2012-March 2013 period, Gautrain buses recorded more than three and a half million passenger trips, which was equal to about half of all rail passenger trips. Since then, additional routes have been added to the network, opening up further opportunities for bus patronage. Although most of the bus network does not operate over weekends, selected "special" services to popular entertainment, sporting and event venues has broadened the appeal of the Gautrain service and its buses. - See more at: http://m.bizcommunity.com/Article.aspx?l=196&c=40&i=100698#sthash.6FqWf1A0.dpuf

http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201309270040.html/

http://allafrica.com/stories/201309200615.html

There seems to be a greater emphasis on the transportation of goods at Swaziland Railway, could we see it venturing into the public transport sector in the future?

http://www.times.co.sz/news/91435-%E2%80%9Csd-railway-will-win-the-war%E2%80%9D.html

London Underground new S Stock train

Long view of interior saloon of London Underground new S Stock train

What more can the authorities do to stop pedestrians risking their lives?

Kenyan pedestrians would rather cross a busy highway than use a footbridge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WewRfBiRjc

Easy use of air transport by criminals in Africa ‘a concern’

http://www.bdlive.co.za/africa/africannews/2013/09/10/easy-use-of-air-transport-by-criminals-in-africa-a-concern

South Africa battles a high rate of road fatalities, with about 38 lives lost per day, a report said this week. (AFP)

http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/latest-news/251970-south-african-road-crash-kills-27.html

The Lagos BRT Scheme is now caught in a downward spiral with poor service quality, wretched equipment and a tattered reputation. What happens next?

http://www.punchng.com/feature/super-saturday/lagos-brt-buses-now-glorified-molues-commuters/

Doing nothing would have a severe impact on the province's natural environment, its economy and the quality of life of its residents, making the province less pleasant to live in, Vadi said.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Gauteng-launches-25-year-transport-plan-20130819

"The four locomotives acquired are self-loaded with on-board computer, double drivers' panel with fully air-conditioned cabins. The engine in each of the locomotives is Caterpillar's 1800HP model 3512B engine with capability of a design speed of 100Kmph."

http://m.allafrica.com/stories/201308300617.html/

On Wednesday morning, in the thick of the night at 2 AM, a bus overturned on its way from Narok town to Nairobi, killing 41. This brings those killed on Kenyan roads to more than 2,000, this year alone. Matatus, as public buses are known in Kenya, are notorious for bad driving and not sticking to set traffic rules. The bus here was said to be overloaded and speeding.

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