Premier Classe northwards?

[Fred Calitz]

My wife encountered a rake of the distinctive purple coaches marked Premier Classe at Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) on Friday, 30 January 2009. Is this part of a test, or an indication of a Premier Classe service to Polokwane (Pietersburg)? If the latter, this service will really be something to look forward to! Fred

[Steve Appleton]

Hi Fred,
Thanks for the observation. I have asked a person who deals extensively with Slosh Meyl who has said she will try to find out for you. When I know, you will know!

[Steve Appleton]

The train was host to a "new bosses" and "stakeholders" meeting being held on board. There is apparently no possibility of a service northwards to Polokwane at this time.
Personal comment: the greater the number of influential people who can be exposed to the pleasures of train travel, the better. So I think this was good use of the resources available to Slosh Meyl.

[Fred Calitz]

Thanks for the info, Steve!

Unfortunately the regular Slosh Meyl train only passes Pietersburg deep in the night . . . ah well, one day maybe. For now I would like to treat my family with a trip on the Premier Classe between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

[Steve Appleton]

Do it, Fred. You won't be disappointed with this train! Contact Santie Bekker whose numbers are elsewhere in this section of the Forum for bookings.