RATP Dev Celebrates Bombela Operating Company’s Train Operator of the Year Award

Bombela Operating Company (BOC) operates and maintains the Gautrain, a high-speed train connecting OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. Launched in 2010, the Gautrain is a landmark project, which became a benchmark in terms of successful public-private partnership. Fourteen years on, it continues to symbolize excellence and the ambitions of the mobility sector for South Africa.

This distinction is a testament to the dedication and expertise of BOC’s over 2,100 direct and indirect employees, who ensure the seamless day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Gautrain. To date, the Gautrain has completed over 192 million passenger trips with over 90% availability and punctuality. The award highlights BOC’s commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and contribution to future mobility.

For Mehdi Sinaceur, RATP Dev's Deputy CEO: “As majority shareholder and technical partner of Bombela Operating Company, we demonstrate every day our long-standing commitment to world-class urban rail service in South Africa. This award recognizes the tried-and-tested technical expertise of RATP Group and our local teams, as well as the socio-economic, inclusive development we bring to the Gautrain community through our B-BBEE level 2 involvement”.

RATP Dev, global leader in high-capacity urban rail and the world’s third largest operator of public transport networks, is dedicated to supporting socio-economic development and enhancing mobility in all the regions it serves. RATP Dev and BOC remain focused on future advancements, ensuring that the Gautrain continues to be a beacon of innovation and excellence in public transport and bring the best service quality and travel experience to the South Africans while meeting South Africa’s expectation.

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