The Doornfontein Station near Ellis Park stadium is beingtransformed into a a state-of-the-art hub, where commuters will arrive for football matches at Ellis Park Stadium.
Doornfontein Train Station is a stone's throw away from the Ellis Park Stadium
Work at Doornfontein Station is progressing well and work is expected to be completed before the Confederations Cup in June this year. The station is being transformed from an unpleasant structure into a double storey building.
According to site engineer, Letsatsi Ramookho the total cost of the project is R74 million with 88 workers currently on site.
"Extensions have been done to the platforms to bring them up to international standards. The platform was lifted to 910mm from the top of the rail lines to make them friendly to paraplegics."
The roof of the new station will be a masterpiece, according to Ramookho, who says it will be staggered, allowing natural light to filter in. "A big clock will be placed on the northern wall of the station facing the station precinct."
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