Pretoria: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) will operate dedicated train services for the Barbarian Tour and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry fixtures taking place in Gauteng and the Western Cape. These services will cover the Springboks' test against the All Blacks at 10BET Ellis Park in Johannesburg, the Lions' match against the All Blacks at the same venue, and the Springboks' second test against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

According to South African Government News Agency, PRASA is committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable, and convenient rail services, allowing thousands of spectators to travel to and from major sporting events with ease and confidence. The agency emphasized the importance of supporters arriving at departure stations early and purchasing return tickets in advance to reduce queues and facilitate a smoother journey. Commuters traveling on Isitimela Sabantu, and within all stations, are reminded to comply with all rail safety regulations at all times.

Through partnerships with key stakeholders, PRASA continues to position rail as the public transport mode of choice for major events. The schedule for train services is as follows:

For the Springboks vs All Blacks match at 10BET Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August 2026, PRASA will operate a free shuttle service between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station. Trains will run every 15 minutes from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with connections to and from Gautrain services at Park Station. The last Gautrain departs at 9 pm.

For the Lions vs All Blacks match at 10BET Ellis Park on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, PRASA will operate a shuttle service between Johannesburg Park Station and Ellis Park Station. Trains will run every 15 minutes from 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with connections to Gautrain services at Park Station. The last Gautrain departs at 11 pm. A return ticket costs R20.

For the Springboks vs All Blacks match at DHL Stadium on Saturday, 29 August 2026, PRASA Western Cape will operate additional train services to transport the thousands of supporters expected at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. These additional services will offer supporters an alternative to private transport, while helping to reduce the heavy traffic expected around the Cape Town CBD and Green Point. Rail can move large numbers of spectators efficiently and ease pressure on the roads.