Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

183.2.4.4 Main nodesIf the above concept is pursued then the following nodes areconsidered as important in the “main line” development.• Johannesburg CBD• Pretoria CBD• Johannesburg International Airport• Sandton CBD• Midrand CBD• Tembisa• CenturionThe following nodes, although falling outside the direct “main line”development, will also play an important role, with possible extensionsto be considered now or in the future.• Soweto (Bara Link)• Rosslyn (Urban Port)• Fourways/Woodmead• Menlyn• City Deep area• EastgateThe above concepts and nodes will be the subject of further spatialdevelopment models to be developed in support of the Gauteng SDIRail Link.3.3 GOVERNMENT POLICY, LEGISLATION AND OTHERREQUIREMENTS3.3.1 Policy and LegislationCurrent government policy directives clearly indicate the necessity ofpromoting public transport. This is evident from all the main policy documentsof government. These main policy documents were analysed to ensure thatthis project addresses the most important requirements in this regard.The following relevant national and provincial policy documents wereanalysed, with a view to identifying the most significant government objectivesapplicable to this project.Gauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000