The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will operate dedicated train services for rugby fans attending the upcoming Barbarian Tour and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixtures in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
The special services will support three major matches: the Springboks’ Test against the All Blacks at 10BET Ellis Park in Johannesburg, the Lions’ clash with the All Blacks at the same venue, and the Springboks’ second Test against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
PRASA said the additional services form part of its commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable and convenient public transport for major sporting events.
“Supporters are encouraged to arrive at their departure stations early and to buy return tickets before travelling. This will reduce queues and make for a smoother journey,” PRASA said.
Commuters using Isitimela Sabantu and travelling through PRASA stations have also been urged to comply with rail safety regulations.
Train services
Springboks vs All Blacks - 10BET Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Saturday, 22 August 2026
PRASA will operate a free shuttle service between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station for supporters with valid match tickets.
Trains will run every 15 minutes from 12:30pm to 8:30pm, with connections to Gautrain services at Park Station. The last Gautrain service departs at 9pm.
Lions vs All Blacks – 10BET Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
A shuttle service will operate between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station every 15 minutes from 2:30pm to 10:30pm.
Connections to Gautrain services will be available at Park Station, with the last Gautrain departing at 11pm. A return ticket will cost R20.
Springboks vs All Blacks – DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Saturday, 29 August 2026
PRASA Western Cape will operate additional train services to accommodate the thousands of supporters expected to attend the match at DHL Stadium.
The services are intended to provide a convenient alternative to private vehicles and help reduce traffic congestion around the Cape Town CBD and Green Point.
PRASA said further information on train schedules will be shared through its official digital platforms, including WhatsApp commuter groups.
The special services will support three major matches: the Springboks’ Test against the All Blacks at 10BET Ellis Park in Johannesburg, the Lions’ clash with the All Blacks at the same venue, and the Springboks’ second Test against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
PRASA said the additional services form part of its commitment to providing safe, reliable, affordable and convenient public transport for major sporting events.
“Supporters are encouraged to arrive at their departure stations early and to buy return tickets before travelling. This will reduce queues and make for a smoother journey,” PRASA said.
Commuters using Isitimela Sabantu and travelling through PRASA stations have also been urged to comply with rail safety regulations.
Train services
Springboks vs All Blacks - 10BET Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Saturday, 22 August 2026
PRASA will operate a free shuttle service between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station for supporters with valid match tickets.
Trains will run every 15 minutes from 12:30pm to 8:30pm, with connections to Gautrain services at Park Station. The last Gautrain service departs at 9pm.
Lions vs All Blacks – 10BET Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
A shuttle service will operate between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station every 15 minutes from 2:30pm to 10:30pm.
Connections to Gautrain services will be available at Park Station, with the last Gautrain departing at 11pm. A return ticket will cost R20.
Springboks vs All Blacks – DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Saturday, 29 August 2026
PRASA Western Cape will operate additional train services to accommodate the thousands of supporters expected to attend the match at DHL Stadium.
The services are intended to provide a convenient alternative to private vehicles and help reduce traffic congestion around the Cape Town CBD and Green Point.
PRASA said further information on train schedules will be shared through its official digital platforms, including WhatsApp commuter groups.