The impact of the Gautrain station in Midrand.
Date
2017
Authors
Surti, Naeema
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Publisher
School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand.
Abstract
Transport and the need for mobility in a city is dependent on the development of land uses,
social factors and economic sectors. It is largely linked to the development of a country.
When development takes place, expansion of road networks and in some cases rail
networks take place as well, in order to access the new area. Passenger rail is not a new
concept, and has been around for over two centuries. In South Africa however, it has been in
existence for over 150 years.
Metrorail, PRASA, Transnet and now the Gautrain are the three types of passenger rail
available in Gauteng. With the Gautrain gaining popularity by the day, it is only natural to
look at the way it has performed over the last six years. From 2010 to now, the Gautrain
Rapid Rail has had an impact on the whole province. Its effects can be seen at all stations,
especially at Sandton, Rosebank, Centurion and Pretoria. It has spurred all kinds of
developments and investments into these areas, allowing them to grow and increase in
value.
This report seeks to understand the impact the Gautrain has had in Midrand, looking at its
effect on development. It also seeks to demonstrate that Transit Oriented Development has
a place in South Africa, and the Gautrain Stations are the best place to implement it.
Midrand is still developing and because of this, it has the potential to flourish into a fully
functional Transit Oriented Development.
Description
A research report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree BSc Honours in
Urban and Regional Planning, to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Keywords
Mobility, Passenger rail, Gautrain rapid rail, Transit oriented development
Citation
Surti, N., 2017. The impact of the Gautrain station in Midrand. Johannesburg: University of the Witwatersrand.