Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

55The following key issues were identified and considered at the initialconceptualization workshop.TABLE 1: PROJECT KEY ISSUES1. What comprises feasibility for a project of this natureto be implemented?$ Feasibility Parameters$ Under what circumstances will the project be considered feasible?$ What is required to prove feasibility?2. Strategic Objectives and Study Objectives$ Detailed the Study Goals and Objectives$ Allocate these to the Elements3. Government Policy and RequirementsIdentify SDI needs and list all other Government requirements in terms ofpolicy, legislation, etc.4. Market Segmentation and Passenger ProfilesInitial Conceptual PlanningDetermine preliminary indications of the final system in terms of:♦ Market Sections (who will use it),♦ Areas to be served,♦ Niches,♦ Image,♦ Fare levels,♦ Station spacing, etc.5. Relationship and compatibility with existing SARCC System$ Intra-modal transfer vs through services- European gauge vs Cape gauge- AC vs DC technology- Current Technology and Future Technology: State-of-the-Art vstested technology.• Broad approach of SARCC• Institutional Framework• Physical integration6. Alternative Network PlanningIdentify alternative networks and broad alignments to be considered forroute determination.7. Modal Integration, Feeder and Distributor Networks• Role and function of feeder and distribution services• Who should provide the services?• How can these services be ensured?8. Fits into public transport systemInvestigate how this system will fit into the provincial public transportnetwork, from ITPs and others9. Role of Government vs Private Sector• Determine the implementation roles such as ownership, risks andfunding• Determine implications of Government’s roleGauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000