the rear) and telling (the often invisible shantytowns of South Africa's poor).  At the front end, in Jo'burg, you have access to a first-class lounge where they take your bag  and offer you tea and coffee, etc., but you still have to get there by walking through the public portions of a station that has about the worst reputation in the country.  We were fine, although we saw two different people being taken off by police.  At the far end, in Cape Town, the station is pleasant and quiet, although for us this meant there were no taxis to hail.  Eventually, the train's purser got his son to give us a lift to our hotel! The legendary Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria, one of the world's most luxurious trains... Cape Town to Pretoria on one of the world's most luxurious trains... It's the most famous train in South Africa, and one of the most famous trains in the world.  South Africa's 'Blue Train' links Cape Town with Pretoria once or twice a week, year round.  With a one-way fare of about R10,120 (890 or $1,300) per person for two people travelling together even in the low season, it's now aimed squarely at foreign visitors.  Single passengers cannot opt to share, so should reckon on paying R15,175 (1,330 or $2,030) one-way for sole use of a 2-berth compartment.  However, The Blue Train is definitely the most luxurious way to travel between these two cities, and if you do choose