The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is stepping up for sports supporters travelling to soccer and rugby matches at stadiums this weekend by offering a convenient and affordable transport service.
“A big weekend of sport deserves a big response from us. We are proud to be the most affordable mobility partner of choice for South African sports fans, bringing people to the game safely, affordably and on time. Whether you’re heading to Orlando Stadium, Loftus Versfeld – PRASA is there for you,” Group CEO Hishaam Emeran said on Friday.
Shuttle services
On Saturday, Orlando Pirates will take on Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto.
PRASA trains will transport Orlando Pirates supporters to Orlando Stadium for the Betway Premiership clash against Durban City, with shuttle services operating from the Midway, Naledi and Johannesburg corridors.
Services begin at 12:00 from the Johannesburg–Midway corridor, with additional shuttles from 13:15 on the Naledi-New Canada and Midway-New Canada routes, all running until 19:00.
Kick-off is at 15:00.
Seamless connections
Meanwhile, the Bulls will face Benetton Rugby in Pretoria at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship.
Rugby fans travelling to Loftus Versfeld for the URC match can board a PRASA train every 20 minutes between 13:00 and 19:30, with seamless connections available via the Gautrain or e-hailing services at Pretoria Station.
Kick-off is at 16:00.
On Sunday, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld.
PRASA will operate special services from the Saulsville, Pienaarspoort, De Wildt and Mabopane corridors to Pretoria Station, with shuttle trains to Loftus Station running every 20 minutes from 13:00 to 19:30.
Kick-off is at 16:00.