Helpful tips

How do I put money on my Gautrain card?

How do I put money on my Gautrain card?

You can top up the Pay-As-You-Go cash value at any station Ticket Vending Machine or Ticket Office as you need it. The Pay-As-You-Go section is automatically debited for whichever service you use. Gautrain Gold Cards, including the Pay-As-You-Go section expire if it has not been used for a period of 36 months.

Can you use bank card on Gautrain?

Gautrain is pleased to advise that you may use your Contactless bank card to travel on Gautrain, train, buses and parking included. that are accepted include: Debit cards. Credit cards.

How much is the Gautrain card?

The minimum available value on a Gautrain Card is R27. The maximum Pay-As-You-Go value that can be loaded onto a Gautrain Card is R3200.

Can I tap my bank card on the bus?

If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network.

How much is Gautrain from Johannesburg to Centurion?

Gautrain operates a train from Park to Centurion every 10 minutes. Tickets cost R 55 – R 140 and the journey takes 31 min.

How many passengers can the Gautrain carry?

Each set will have the carrying capacity of 321 seated and 138 standing passengers, and with 24 trains of four cars each on order, the Gautrain will be able to transport more than 100 000 passengers per day in each direction.

Does Gautrain have WIFI?

Gautrain, the rapid rail network in Gauteng, says it aims to launch a Wi-Fi service before the end of the year. Metrorail in the Western Cape is also due to begin rolling out a free Wi-Fi internet service at train stations – and plans are also afoot to offer Wi-Fi on carriages too.

Can I tap with my debit card?

If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . If you’re unsure whether your card is contactless-enabled, check with your card issuer.

Where can I buy a Gautrain card at?

Gautrain Cards may be purchased at any Gautrain station using either the Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) or the Ticket Office. The TVMs are similar to an ATM bank terminal and accept cash and bank cards.

What can I do with a lost Gautrain card?

A registered Card allows you to load value or purchase Products online and block your Card in the event of it being lost or stolen. Once your Card has been blocked you can then apply to have the funds on the lost/stolen Card transferred to a new registered Card.

Where can I download the Gautrain mobile app?

Kindly Note:Detailed Train timetables are available at the stations and on the web site. Download the Gautrain Mobile App, available for Android, Apple and Blackberry. The iinformation button, is designed to assist passengers who have difficulty using the system. A Customer Service Attendant will assist you.

How does a Gautrain Gold Card work on a bus?

• When boarding the Bus, you will need to tag in by placing your Gautrain Gold Card on the card reader. • A successful validation is indicated by a validation alert that will sound and a green light. • The remaining value on the Gautrain Gold Card will be displayed.