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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes to congratulate the Gautrain project team on the successful operation of the North-South leg of the Gautrain route.

On the face of it, it seems that the congestion on the main Pretoria, Johannesburg highways has already been relieved significantly-crucially improving commercial delivery and transport times and contributing to cost reductions.
In addition, the professional manner and efficiency with which the system is operated is testament to the inherent ability of South Africans “to make things work”, and do much to promote South Africa as an investment destination of choice-crucial to job creation and sustainable economic growth.

SACCI remains concerned about the proposed toll fees. There is a concern that the road freight industry will arguably have to foot the bulk of the bill due to limited availability of alternatives other than road use, whereas commuters now have a world class alternative that will continue to gain popularity, especially once the route to Park Station opens.