Although the train is not a World Cup project, its readiness would ease concern that existing public transport plans may not be sufficient for the many thousands of visitors expected in SA for the event.
Barbara Jensen, spokeswoman for the project, told Business Day yesterday that although the airport-to-Sandton link was not a World Cup project, "chances are very good that it can be ready".
She said the project managers would make a final call on the deadline within the next two weeks.
South Africa: Gautrain Says Airport Line May Be Ready for World Cup
Business Day
February 11, 2010
