2019 COMRADES MARATHON TRAIN TOUR 20 th Annual Train Tour From Johannesburg to Durban, from PMB, Scottsville Racecourse to JHB 7 10 June 2019

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1 2019 COMRADES MARATHON TRAIN TOUR 20 th Annual Train Tour From Johannesburg to Durban, from PMB, Scottsville Racecourse to JHB 7 10 June 2019 Compiled: 15 th Aug 2018 Updated: 8 th Dec 2018 Dear Sir/Madam JB Train Tours invite you to join the annual train tour to the 2019 Comrades marathon in KZN. This year the race is an up run from Durban to finish in Pietermaritzburg. Are you tired of driving, looking for accommodation and worrying about the logistics? We ll take you there. When travelling by train, you don t have to worry about increasing petrol prices, tollgate fees, heavy traffic, driving back or sitting with stiff legs in your car. It is so much easier and VERY price competitive. Any person who is interested in going to the Comrades marathon may join this tour. I.e.: Runners, supporters, family, friends, children and girlfriend, from anywhere. Accommodation over the Comrades weekend in Durban is very scarce and expensive. We were fortunate to secure a number of rooms in an upmarket hotel in Durban. Our company have been fortunate to be involved in this event for many years with thousands of runners and supporters travelling with us. Become part of the running train family. Come and be a part of the ULTIMATE HUMAN RACE pg. 1

2 NAME OF TOUR TOUR DATES 2019 Comrades Marathon Train Tour CM Friday evening 7 th June to Monday 10 th June 2019 (4 days) DEPARTING TIMES Johannesburg 18:40 Platform 16 Day 1 (Friday) Pietermaritzburg 21:43 Platform 1 Day 3 (Sunday) ARRIVAL TIMES Durban 09:25 Platform 14 Day 2 (Saturday) Johannesburg 09:45 Platform 16 Day 4 (Monday) Please note that running times of the train are not guaranteed. Trains often run VERY late! TOUR PRICE Compartment on Train: 4-Bed & 2 Beds/Room in Hotel Price per Adult Persons per Persons per Compartment Hotel Room R R & 1 R Coupe on Train: 2-Bed & 2 Beds/Room in Hotel Price per Adult Persons per Persons per 2-Bed Coupe Hotel Room R R CHILDREN Children under 2 years sharing a bed and seat with a parent travel for FREE. NOTE Compartment = 4-Bed & Coupe = 2-Bed pg. 2

3 INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE Transport on the Trans Natal Tourist Class train from Jo burg to Durban and back from PMB; Two nights accommodation on the train, certain meals, one night s B&B accommodation in an upmarket hotel in Durban; bus transport shuttle between the train, hotel & finish line, train station in PMB and tour leader travelling along. DEPOSIT A R1500 per person non-refundable deposit is needed when booking is done. The balance is to be paid by latest six weeks before departure date. I.e.: By 26 th April If this is not done, you'll forfeit your reservation and deposit. No cancellation after the above date. You can pay by Snapscan: Click here to read more about Snapscan or MEALS ROUTE Two breakfasts on the train, Continental Breakfast (Bread, toast, tea & coffee) on Race day and a light dinner after the race are included in the tour price. All other meals are available in Durban or at the Hotel. Bring your own padkos for the train trip en route to Durban. You will travel from Johannesburg to Durban via Standerton & Newcastle to be able to register on the Saturday prior to the race. Passengers may join at any of the official stopping places for the train en route. ACCOMMODATION ON THE TRAIN Passengers will be accommodated in a 4-bed compartment or 2- bed coupe on the train (Trans Natal Tourist Class train). The number of coupes on the train is limited. ACCOMMODATION It is provided on the train whilst traveling (two nights) and in a 3 star hotel in Durban 1 night. The rooms are spacious & the facilities are great. BEDDING It is provided on the train. However bring along your own blanket as well. It gets very cold on the train in the winter. pg. 3

4 TRANSPORT IN DURBAN Bus transport is provided (included in the tour package) between the train and hotel, and back to the train station from the finish line in PMB. The tour leader will inform you on tour where the pickup point will be. NOTE #1 NOTE #2 The finish line in Pietermaritzburg (Scottsville Race Course) is about 4km to the East of the PMB station. Please make sure that you have warm clothing when going to DBN. It can be very cold in DBN before the race starts. RACE INFORMATION REGISTRATION Please read your Comrades marathon Information brochure well. Registration for the race is normally done at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in DBN. This will be done on the Saturday after arrival in DBN before the bus proceeds to the hotel in DBN. BOOKING Please complete the attached Reservation Form and return it (fax or ), with the Bank Deposit slip, to the tour organiser (JB Train Tours). Closing date is when all the beds are taken. (Like all the previous years). We suggest you book now. Group/club bookings welcome. FRIENDS AND FAMILY Travel by bus from DBN Hotel to the finish line in PMB (included in tour price) LAST NOTE NB Travel greetings After the race there will be an assemble point at the Comrades Hospitality Area dedicated for our JB Train Tours group. The tour leader will be visible to direct you to this point. You can relax there until the bus departs for PMB station. All other facilities will be at the event grounds. VERY CLOSE to the FINISH LINE. Deposits will not be paid back, but can be transferred/resold to someone else, with the consent of the organisers. Lean Badenhorst & The JB Train Tours Team pg. 4

5 PROGRAMME Friday 07 th June 17:40 Passengers meet at Johannesburg station Platform 16 18:40 Train departs from Johannesburg for Durban Meals available own pocket Travel overnight Saturday 08 th June 07:00 Breakfast served on the train (included in the tour price) 10:25 Arrival in Durban and board bus Registration for Race 14:00 Book in at Hotel Day at leisure Dinner (own pocket) Sleep at Hotel Sunday 9 th June 03:00 Continental breakfast served at the Hotel (included in the tour price) Runners luggage to bus (for transfer to PMB Stadium and station) 04:30 Bus departs for Starting line at Durban City Hall 05:30 Race is on! 10:00 Non-running passengers check out of hotel All luggage & non-runners by bus to finish line in PMB 10:30 Bus depart for finish line at PMB, Scottsville Racecourse Gather at the JB Train Tours Comrades Hospitality area at Scottsville Racecourse A supper for all runners and passengers will be available at the venue after the race (included in tour price) 17:30 Race finishes 20:30 Buses shuttle to PMB railway station 21:43 Train departs for Jo burg Platform 1 Travel overnight Monday 10 th June 07:00 Breakfast served on the train (included in the tour price) 09:45 Arrival in Johannesburg Go home and rest! pg. 5