Classic steam train to return to Garden Route after 25-year 'Choo Tjoe' deal secured

Classic steam train to return to Garden Route after 25-year 'Choo Tjoe' deal secured

The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company has secured a deal to restore the steam train service between George and Knysna.

Transnet Agreement Sees Revival Of Steam Train Service

In a landmark moment for South Africa’s tourism and heritage rail sector, Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Company have signed a 25-year concession agreement to operate and manage the iconic Outeniqua Choo Tjoe heritage railway line. This long-term concession marks a significant milestone in the revival of the much-loved steam train service, which last operated in 2006 and has remained a symbol of South Afr…