Is The Blue Train still operating?

Is The Blue Train still operating?

THE BLUE TRAIN RESUMES ITS FULL SERVICE OFFERING The Blue Train has announced that it will be resuming its full operations after a temporary shutdown due to the COVID-19 second wave alert in December 2020, and a partial offering in January 2021 in light of the country’s COVID-19 risk adjusted strategy.

Where does The Blue Train South Africa go to?

The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre (990 mi) journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.

Is The Blue Train the Orient Express?

The Blue Train: Africa’s Orient Express cancelled after derailments and arson. One of the world’s most luxurious travel experiences and the jewel of South Africa’s tourism industry has been taken out of service after a string of calamities including derailments and an arson attack.

What are the Blue Trains called?

The Harris trains were commonly referred to as “Blue Trains” due to their deep blue colour, with only a yellow band about halfway up the body.

Why is Blue Train suspended?

TRANSNET, South Africa, has suspended operation of the iconic Blue Train luxury passenger service following recent derailments and a fire. The rolling stock will undergo a thorough technical assessment with the aim of it returning to service as soon as possible.

Did the blue train derailed in South Africa?

Nineteen empty coaches of one of the Blue Trains derailed at the Union Station Loop in Germiston. Travel on South Africa’s luxury Blue Train, which connects Cape Town to Pretoria in two days, has been suspended until further notice after several incidents including a derailment.