Special Local Trains
Spectators using the train service from the areas surrounding Tshwane as well as those coming from Johannesburg should disembark at Rissik Station in Hatfield. From here it is a 10 minute walk to Loftus Versfeld stadium along a route manned by security personnel and volunteers.
On match days at Loftus Versfeld stadium, two special soccer trains are to run from Johannesburg’s Park Station and from Germiston Station to Rissik Station and back after the match. These are in addition to the regular scheduled trains.
For detailed schedules (showing all station stops) visit www.tshwane.gov.za/fifaworldcup under the Confederations Cup section. Please call (+27) 0800 127070 to confirm scheduled times.
Special Train Schedules:
Note: these schedules are subject to change, please check updates for confirmed schedules closer to the time.
To see the list of all stations click here takes to Rail info. For full rail schedules in the area go to www.sarcc.co.za ;
Trains from Johannesburg and Ekhuruleni
15 June 2009 Match USA vs ITA (20:30) |
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Train number |
2241 |
2243 |
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Johannesburg Main Station |
16:30 |
16:35 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
18:23 |
18:28 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2245 |
2247 |
|
Germiston Station |
16:55 |
17:00 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
18:21 |
18:26 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2248 |
2250 |
|
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
23:00 |
23:05 |
Depart |
Johannesburg Main Station |
00:53 |
00:50 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2252 |
2254 |
|
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
23:10 |
23:15 |
Depart |
Germiston Station |
00:25 |
00:33 |
Arrive |
18 June 2009 Match USA vs BRA (16:00) |
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Train number |
2241 |
2243 |
|
Johannesburg Main Station |
12:00 |
12:05 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
13:53 |
13:58 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2245 |
2247 |
|
Germiston Station |
12:25 |
12:30 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
13:51 |
13:56 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2248 |
2250 |
|
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
19:00 |
19:05 |
Depart |
Johannesburg Main Station |
20:41 |
20:44 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2252 |
2254 |
|
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
19:10 |
19:15 |
Depart |
Germiston Station |
20:25 |
20:33 |
Arrive |
21 June 2009 Match ITA vs BRA (20:30) |
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Train number |
2241 |
2243 |
|
Johannesburg Main Station |
16:30 |
16:35 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
18:23 |
18:28 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2245 |
2247 |
|
Germiston Station |
16:55 |
17:00 |
Depart |
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
18:21 |
18:26 |
Arrive |
Train number |
2248 |
2250 |
|
Rissik Station (Loftus) |
23:00 |
23:05 |
Depart |
Johannesburg Main Station |
00:53 |
00:50 |
Arrive |
Travelling by train within Tshwane
On match days at Loftus Versfeld, dedicated soccer trains are to run from Mabopane, De Wildt, Pienaarspoort and Saulsville stations to Rissik Station and back after the match.
These are special soccer trains aimed at transporting local spectators to the matches. Please check your local station or call (+27) 0800 127070 for train numbers and departure times. See Schedule, Provides a link to the rail information
TRANSPORT FOR MATCHES AT COCA COLA PARK JOHANNESBURG
Trains
Special soccer trains run between Tshwane and Johannesburg on match days at Ellis Park Stadium, with Doornfontein Station being the closest station at which to disembark. Click for Schedule
Park and Ride
Spectators from Tshwane travelling to Coca Cola Park can catch a Park and Ride Service from Tshwane Events Centre (click for location map) west of the CBD. If you are travelling for Johannesburg South and East then the Park and Ride venue at Dries Niemandt Park (click for location map), Ehhuruleni may be more convenient. Click here for schedules for these service
Pretoria Main Station (located on the southern side of the Tshwane Central Business District at the intersection of Paul Kruger Street and Scheiding Street) is the main transport hub of the city for serving fans for the 2009 FCC. This is an intermodal hub, including trains, buses (local and intercity) and taxis (both minibus and metered).
For information on Johannesburg municipal buses contact Jo’burg Connect on +27 (0) 11 375 5555
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