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Gibela’s efforts to change the railway sector by producing world-class trains

We are rolling out state-of-the-art X’trapolis Mega commuter trains as per our contractual obligations to PRASA.

Take a tour of our factory

Take a tour of our world-class first train manufacturing plant in Africa located in Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni.

The X’Trapolis Mega is a South African first

These state-of-the-art trains have been developed to accommodate South Africa’s 1.067m gauge rail tracks. The X’trapolis Megas – each 131m long and weighing 220 tonnes – are already in service in some parts of the country.

CNBC panel discussion – The challenges and future of passenger rail transport in South Africa

Mbalula inspects new blue trains

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises Gibela’s project at SA investment conference. October 26, 2018

Construction Update October 2018

Gibela Launch October 2018

Gibela plant inauguration

Gibela Year End 2017

Gibela's Bursary Programme

Gibela's world-class train manufacturing facility at 65% completion

Contruction of Dunnottar factory site. Gibela's world-class train manufacturing facility at 65% completion.

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has expressed his happiness at the newly launched People's train factory

People, processes and products

Gibela’s manufacturing facility has reached 50% completion - just a year on from the start of construction. This drone footage shows the progress