Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced that it will offer a train shuttle service for spectators attending the upcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2025. The championship will be held at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, on 16 August 2025, and at DHL Stadium, Cape Town, on 23 August 2025.
According to South African Government News Agency, to ease traffic congestion and ensure an enjoyable experience for all fans, PRASA will operate a dedicated train shuttle service connecting spectators from the Gautrain and other transport modes between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station on 16 August 2025. The service will operate from 11am to 4:30pm at 15-minute intervals.
The train service will resume at 7pm, with the last train departing Ellis Park Station at 8:45pm to ensure commuters can catch the last Gautrain at 9:15pm. In Cape Town, PRASA will run additional trains on the Southern, Northern, and Cape Flats Lines to Cape Town Station on Saturday, 23 August 2025. The trains will operate at 30 to 40-minute intervals between 11am and 4pm.
Commuters are advised to proceed to Cape Town Civic Centre, where MyCiTi buses will be available to assist spectators in reaching DHL Stadium. The return train service will operate from 8pm to 10pm to ensure safe travel home for all commuters.
Commuters are encouraged to arrive at their respective stations early to purchase their train tickets for R20 and make their way to the stadium. PRASA emphasizes the importance of adhering to all rail safety regulations aboard Isitimela Sabantu and at all stations.