Gautrain gears up to get fans to and from FNB Stadium for Chris Brown's concert

It's all systems go for Chris Brown's concert, taking place in Joburg this weekend.

With park and ride facilities available for some, those opting to use the Gautrain can be assured of safe and seamless travel for the concerts, on December 14 and 15.

"The Gautrain will run a dedicated late-night service for concert goers and provide a bus shuttle service between Park Station and FNB Stadium," said the services' Tshepo Kgobe.

Kobe, Gautrain Management CEO, added that the standard Gautrain service ends at 8:30pm, a dedicated late-night service will resume after the concert, with the last train departing Park Station at midnight. Standard Gautrain train, bus, and parking fares will apply.

Kobe added that the Gautrain service for the Chris Brown concert forms part of an integrated public transport plan that includes various transport operators in the province, in order to accommodate the large crowds expected.

"The integrated public transport service to and from the Chris Brown concert will alleviate road congestion and road accidents, and encourage greater utilisation of public transport services over private vehicle use," Kobe stated.

Details of the Gautrain service are as follows:

• Bus shuttle service between Park Station and FNB Stadium
• First bus from Park Station to FNB Stadium departs at 11am
• Last bus from FNB Stadium to Park Station departs at 11.30pm
• Last train from Park Station departs at midnight

For ease and convenience, passengers can use their contactless bank cards to pay for their travel. Alternatively, they can purchase a Gautrain card at just R20.

Brown arrived in SA earlier this week ahead of the concerts this weekend. 

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