The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, the Garden Route and South Africas beloved steam train, is set to run again.
Alan McVitty , CEO of Classic Rail and Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, confirmed that the company has secured all the necessary contracts and funding partners to rebuild the line between George and Knysna and to relaunch the train as a tourist attraction.
We plan to open the line in two phases: Knysna to Sedgefield and Sedgefield to George. We expect the first phase to take about 12 months to complete, said McVitty. A ceremonial signature event will be held to celebrate this landmark achievement made possible by a collaborative approach between Classic Rail, local businesses and Transnet Freight.
