Shosholoza Meyl

Shosholoza Meyl

Shosholoza Meyl is a division of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa that operates long-distance passenger rail services. It operates various train routes across South Africa, carrying approximately 4 million passengers annually. 

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Shosholoza Meyl
Shosholoza Meyl

Is the Shosholoza train still running?

After the services were suspended in 2021, the Shosholoza Meyl train service has resumed between Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. CAPE TOWN – The Passenger Rail Service Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the resumption of long-distance mainline passenger services.

What happened to Shosholoza Meyl?

JOHANNESBURG – Shosholoza Meyl, the train service between Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, is back on the tracks after being derailed in 2021. The services were suspended due to operational and network infrastructure problems.

How much is shosholoza from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

A single one-way economy ticket (sitter) between Johannesburg and Cape Town is R430, and a sleeper ticket R690. Between Johannesburg and Durban fares range between R170 (one-way economy) and R360 for a sleeper.

How safe is the Shosholoza train?

Comfortable & amazingly cheap, Shosholoza Meyl long-distance passenger trains link Johannesburg with Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth & East London. They’re perfectly safe, and one of South Africa’s best-kept secrets, highly recommended by travellers.

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