Bombela

Bombela, formally the Bombela Concession Company (Pty) Ltd, is a private South African consortium created to design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link. Formed in 2006, its mandate was to deliver a rapid transit system in Gauteng through a public-private partnership with the South African government. The project comprises a new rail network that connects Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport with Sandton and Pretoria, and includes supporting infrastructure such as stations, depots, and maintenance facilities. The concession covers the long-term operation and upkeep of the system.

Operations began after the system opened in 2010, offering high-frequency commuter service with integration to bus services and park-and-ride facilities. The Gautrain network runs on dedicated alignment with grade separation, designed to provide faster travel times and relieve congestion on existing roads during peak periods. Over the years, Bombela's role has included managing the infrastructure and service provision, under the terms of the concession agreement with the government.

The Bombela project is noted as one of South Africa's large PPP transport initiatives, representing a model of private sector involvement in public rail infrastructure. While the system has been praised for improving mobility and reducing travel times, it has also faced criticisms related to cost, fare levels, and limited geographic coverage beyond the core corridor.