Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

501.3.1 Primary Study ObjectivesThe primary study objectives are:(1) To undertake the conceptual planning of the project;(2) To confirm the findings of the pre-feasibility study and determine whatis required to make it acceptable and attractive for private sectorinvestment.(3) To determine the project specifications to be implemented and includedin the Request for Proposals for the Gauteng SDI Rail Link, including:• Conceptual Planning• Market Segmentation• Land-use Perspectives and Projections• Route Determination• Travel Demand and Patronage Projections• Location of Stations• Track Alignment• Technology Specification• Modal Integration• Capital Investment and Operational Cost Estimates• Economic and Financial Evaluation• Analysis of Financing and Funding Options (BOT, BOOT, and otherPPP-models)(4) To optimise the development potential of the corridors and nodesinvolved.(5) To determine the financial arrangements, and to clarify the role ofgovernment, particularly with respect to funding.(6) To prepare the specifications for the tender proposals (to be included inthe Request for Proposals).(7) To determine the impact of the Toll Road Strategy (tolling andadditional road capacity) on the proposed rail system, and give inputinto an integrated road and rail development approach.Gauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000