| In addition to Getting South Africa
to Work, Metrorail also offers other services...
Pensioners Discount:
Pensioners qualify for a 40% discount for single and return
tickets. Pensioners need to show a valid SA Identity Document
or Pensioner’s card when purchasing tickets. Tickets
may only be purchased between 09:00 and 14:00 daily.
Victory Ticket:
Secure carriages
For group travel with peace of mind, Victory Ticket offers
secure, private carriages for groups that wish to travel within
the greater Cape Town area in off-peak hours. The service
is offered on existing routes and according to the existing
timetable.The Victory Ticket office is situated in the Information
Centre at Cape Town Station.
Contact: (021) 449 3018
(021) 449 3021
083 726 7032
084 575 3982
Chartered trains:
Entire trains may be chartered for exclusive use by large
groups requiring transport to venues close to or adjoining
the railway line. Trains comprising a total of 8 carriages
(4 MetroPlus and 4 Metro class) accommodating up to 500 persons.
For cost estimates and bookings, contact:
(021) 449 4185 during business hours.
Sport trains:
Trains serve Newlands regularly during rugby matches. Other
sports at Newlands are catered for on request by organisers.
Consult www.capemetrorail.co.za for train timetables.
Summer trains:
For the annual influx of visitors during the December/January
holiday period, Metrorail operates additional summer trains
to the beach. A coastal shuttle service also operates daily
between Muizenberg and Simon’s Town during the festive
season, weekends and public holidays until the end of April.
Daily tickets allow unlimited trips. Hop on any of the above
trains for:
• Safe bathing at the many beaches alongside the railway
line
• Museum visits
• Restaurants galore
• Harbour cruises
• Beach walks
• Shopping for antiques, jewellery and much more
Consult www.capemetrorail.co.za for train timetables.
Contact: 0800 65 64 63 |
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Biggsy’s Restaurant:
Being refurbished out of service until further notice: Biggy's resturant is not operating currently but will be operating in the future.
A moveable feast
Biggsy’s Restaurant Carriage and Wine Bar is the only restaurant
on track in the country with an unsurpassable view of False
Bay. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks
(Tuesdays to Fridays), and champagne breakfast and lunch (weekends).
Bookings are essential as it seats only 32 people. Functions
by special request. A MetroPlus ticket is required for access
to the Biggsy’s coach.
To book a table in this unique restaurant contact:
(021) 788 7760
083 325 0466
(021) 788 3803
Special Promotions:
Metrorail rewards loyal customers regularly with special month
end Sunday “Buy one, get return free” offers and
voucher promotions.
Worcester service:
Metrorail extends its commuting services to the Boland town
of Worcester. A daily return service operates between Cape
Town - via Wellington and Wolseley - to Worcester. The extended
destination option offers both tourists and locals a unique
opportunity to explore the many attractions and scenic farmlands
and vineyards in the region, before travelling the capital
of the Breede River Valley.
Themba the Edutrain:
Metrorail’s initiative in 1997 to create a classroom-on-wheels,
has truly set the wheels in motion to expose learners to places
beyond their reach. Brightly coloured and well equipped with
two classrooms, a staff room, video machines, overhead projectors
and microphones, the Edutrain travels between Cape Town, Newlands,
Klapmuts, Simon’s Town and the Cape Winelands.
The train collects learners at the station closest to their
school and takes them on an educational journey, visiting
museums and places of interest.A dedicated co-ordinator organises
the trips, while two qualified educators guide and assist
learners throughout the journey. The educators are seconded
to the Edutrain by the Western Cape Educational Department.
• Commutes weekly from Mondays to Thursdays, 8:30 –
14:30
• Caters for approximately 80 – 100 learners, Grades
4-8
• Schedules may vary to accommodate train operations.
Contact: (021) 449 2180
(021) 449 3607
(021) 449 2055
Customer information:
For service updates, train fares/times/destinations consult:
• Metro Trans Info 24/7 toll-free 0800 65 64 63
or
• www.capemetrorail.co.za
or
• 083 123 RAIL / 7245 |
