Journey through time aboard Cape Town’s steam train
In an era where speed often dominates the travel experience, there’s something timeless and captivating about the slow chug of a steam train journey. Ceres Rail Company, the only heritage rail tourism operator in Cape Town, brings this nostalgic charm to life with its growing offerings, inviting travellers to embark Continue Reading
The Blue Train is welcoming the world to the luxury of slow, again
South Africa’s luxury train – The Blue Train – is starting to see an increase in the number of international guests travelling for leisure as worldwide Covid-19 vaccination rollout programmes get underway, an early indication of recovery in the tourism sector. For the first quarter of 2021, The Blue Train Continue Reading
Blue Train bolsters COVID-19 health and safety protocols
The Blue Train is pleased to announce the strengthening of its health and safety protocols by adding rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. The rapid test is mandatory for all guests and crew, prior to travel and complements a comprehensive set of precautionary measures administered for the safety and peace of Continue Reading
The Blue Train resumes operations
Following the National Government’s pronouncements moving the country to alert level 2, The Blue Train is pleased to announce that it will be resuming services for private charters as of September 2020 and leisure travel will resume with a full schedule including some local destinations, from 1st November 2020. While Continue Reading
The Blue Train prepares for travel in the Covid-19 era
As the nation enters Level 3 lockdown and restrictions start easing for various sectors, The Blue Train has started preparing for operation in the era of COVID-19. Resuming of operations is dependent on further pronouncements from the government, but in the meantime, The Blue Train is being prepped to ensure Continue Reading