Lead intelligence · 7 October 2026
Gautrain concession reaches financial close
A 15-year PPP operating and refurbishment mandate is now secured through 2041, including a major rail-modernisation programme.
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Gautrain concession reaches financial close
The 15-year concession activates operations, maintenance and refurbishment through 2041, with Alstom's modernisation scope valued at €800 million.
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