Cape Town Railway Station

The first Cape Town Railway Station was a wooden structure that was built in 1861. It was located near where the Golden Acre shopping centre is today.

Cape Town Railway Station

Original station

Cape Town Railway Station

Station 1890

In 1875 construction of a large stone building to serve as the central station was commissioned by Cape Prime Minister John Molteno. The railway network was expanding rapidly. The site selected was at the bottom of Adderley Street.  The new station was big enough for the increasing number of train platforms needed and was also the headquarters for the new Cape Government Railways. Alterations and improvements have been made over the years and the most recent upgrade to the station complex was part of the preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Cape Town Railway Station

Before building the new Railway Station in 1966

Metro Rail information

Timetable

Address: 1 Propnet Bldg, 1 Adderley St,
Post Office box: 5446, Cape Town, 8000

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