What is special about The Blue Train?

What is special about The Blue Train?

The Blue Train is a two night, all inclusive luxury train experience. Guests have two journeys to choose from, Pretoria to Cape Town or Cape Town to Pretoria. Check in opens at 12h00 and coffee and tea is served in the pre-departure lounges while boarding formalities are in progress.

How expensive is The Blue Train?

The Blue Train, Cape Town to Pretoria… A world-famous luxury train from Cape Town to Pretoria once or twice a week. It costs from 10,120 Rand (£895 or $1,300) one-way including meals, wine and even cigars.

How fast can The Blue Train go?

The trains travel at a speed of up to 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph).

Is The Blue Train still running 2022?

South Africa’s luxurious Blue Train is being suspended, effective from today 14 February 2022, until further notice, according to a Transnet message shared on social media.

Is the blue train all inclusive?

With the exception of Caviar, French Champagne and external telephone calls, everything else on-board The Blue Train is included in the all-inclusive rate. Check-in is at 07h30 (an hour before departure) and guests can relax and enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks.

What is the most luxurious train in South Africa?

The Blue Train is the country’s oldest luxury rail journey, running eight times a month between Pretoria and Cape Town. The train’s origins date back to the Union Limited and Union Express trains which began in 1923. The tour follows a 1,600km line to the Mother City, and takes 27 hours to complete.

Can you smoke on the Blue Train?

While every precaution is taken, The Blue Train cannot be held liable for loss of valuable items left unattended in suites. Smoking is only permitted in the Club Car. All suites, the Lounge and Dining Cars are strictly smoke-free zones.

Did the Blue Train Derail?

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.

What is the difference between Blue Train and Rovos Rail?

Blue Train offers Wi-Fi on board. The Blue Train has limited routes whereas Rovos rail also offers destinations that include the beautiful Namibian route to Swakopmund and Tanzania. Windows of the Blue Train are double-glazed and cannot be opened, but are slightly bigger than those of the Rovos Rail.

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.

What is the difference between Rovos Rail and Blue Train?

What is included on The Blue Train?

What is included in the price? With the exception of Caviar, French Champagne and external telephone calls, everything else on board The Blue Train is included.

Does Blue Train have WIFI?

Suite Facilities The entire train offers complimentary wi-fi.

What is the dress code on The Blue Train?

What is the dress code? In keeping with tradition, it is a compulsory custom to dress formally for dinner in keeping with the elegance of the Blue Train. Evening wear is elegant and gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie or traditional attire. During the day, dress is smart casual.

Is the South African Blue Train still operating?

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.

Why has the Blue Train been Cancelled?

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.

Which is the most luxurious train in South Africa?

Rovos Rail Train Safari Routes Rovos Rail is one of South Africa’s finest and most luxurious trains.

What is the most luxurious train in Africa?

The Rovos Rail
The Most Luxurious Train in The World The Rovos Rail never ceases to impress with its fine service, snazzy accommodation and quintessentially African rail routes. Step aboard one of the restored classic wood-panelled coaches and enjoy the most luxurious journey through Africa you’ll ever experience.

Is 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.

Is The Blue Train all inclusive?