GENERAL INFORMATION
Information regarding rates and fares, etc. May be obtained from officials in charge of stations, or the Area Manager at Harare and Bulawayo.
For the full Road Motor Service timetable see Road Motor Service Timetable and Tariff Book.
All charges and train services listed are subject to alteration and any such alteration will be advertised in the Press. Passengers are advised to check fares and services with their local station before traveling.
CATERING
(a) Catering and Bar Services are provided where indicated
(b) Light meals are served at Gweru Refreshment Kiosk, Harare and Bulawayo Refreshment Rooms. These services are Privately owned.
(c) Dining car services available on the Bulawayo/Victoria Falls line
(d) Snack Bar service on the Bulawayo/Harare Train
RESERVATIONS
Plans for reservation of first and second class seats on trains for journeys to and from places served by the National Railways of Zimbabwe open 30 days before the due date of travel. In the case of through journeys to and from places served by Spoornet the reservation plans open two months in advance. Reservations for return journeys may be effected three months before the date of Departure. Intending passengers are requested to book as far ahead as possible within the stated limits.
Passenger tickets must be purchased at least seven days before Departure date or twenty four hours when arrangements are made within the seven day period. Unless the passenger purchases his ticket within the time allowed. The reservation will be canceled.
PASSENGERS WHO FAIL TO TAKE UP RESERVED ACCOMMODATION AND WHO DO NOT CANCEL THEIR RESERVATIONS AT LEAST 24 HOURS AHEAD OF THE PROPOSED DATE OF TRAVEL WILL FORFEIT A PERCENTAGE OF THE FARES PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE OFFICIAL TARIFF BOOK.
TICKETS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Scholars are allowed to reserve seats earlier than three months ahead, and parents and guardians are requested to make application for such accommodation ahead of the proposed date of travel.
BEDDING
Over all sections of the National Railways of Zimbabwe, bedding may be hired on trains in exchange for tickets sold as under. (Plus $15.00 per bedding with the deluxe mattress) (i) Tickets sold at Booking Offices: $15.00 per bedding set per single unbroken journey. (ii) Tickets sold on trains by the authorised Railway official: $18.00 per bedding set per single unbroken journey.
Exception: In booking involving travel on the Harare/Johannesburg (Trans Limpopo) and the Bulawayo/Johannesburg through passenger trains, Spoornet tariffs and conditions apply on the journey.
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TICKETS
(a) Single journey tickets are available as follows
(I) When purchased on trains - one unbroken journey.
(Ii) When purchased at stations - one calendar month.
(b) Return journey tickets are available for six calendar months.
The forward journey must be commenced on the dates for which the tickets are issued
A calendar month is, for example, from the 15th of the one month to the 14th of the next month, inclusive.
FARES FOR CHILDREN
(a) Children under three years traveling in the care of other passengers are conveyed free.
(b) Children who have attained the age of three and are under seven years traveling in the care of a full ticket holder under ordinary conditions of family travel and not in parties are conveyed free.
(c) Children aged three years and under seven years NOT traveling under ordinary conditions of family travel are conveyed at half the adult single fares applicable - doubled for return journeys.
(d) Children aged between seven and twelve years are conveyed at half the adult single fare applicable - doubled for return journeys
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CONCESSIONARY FARES
(a) Groups of ten or more in first or second class are charged as follows:-
Single tickets: At the ordinary fare less 10 percent
Return tickets: At the ordinary fare less 25 percent and doubled for the return journey.
Subject to the following conditions:-
(i) Single journey tickets valid for one month are available over N.R.Z. lines only
(ii) Return journey tickets, valid for three months are available over N.R.Z. C.F.M.(C) and C.F.M. (S)
(iii) The party must travel together in each directions
(iv) The journey may be broken on any point on the forward or return journeys.
(b) Disabled persons: This concession is allowed to all disabled persons of Zimbabwe, i.e. the deaf, dumb, paralysed etc. Tickets at the reduced fare will be issued on production of an N.R.Z CONCESSIONARY CARD issued by the National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe. This card should be produced in conjunction with the National Identity Card by the intending passenger.
Fares are calculated on the following conditions:-
Single Tickets: At the ordinary fare less 25 percent
Return Tickets: At the ordinary fare less 25 percent and doubled for the return journey.
This concession is subject to the following conditions:-
(i) It is valid over N.R.Z. lines only and is applicable to all classes of travel
(ii) Single journey tickets are valid for one month.
(iii) Return journey tickets are valid for six months.
(c) Elderly Persons: This concession is allowed to all elderly persons of sixty years and above during off-peak periods.
The term "Off-Peak Periods" is defined as all days of the month with exception of (i) and (ii) below:-
(i) Weekends i.e. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
(ii) All public holidays including a period of ten days prior to the commencement of any public holiday
Concessionary tickets will be issued on production of a National Identity Card or Passport by the intending passenger.
Fares are calculated on the following basis:-
Single Ticket: At the ordinary fare less 25 percent
Return Ticket: At the ordinary fare less 25 percent and doubled for the return journey
This concession is subject to the following conditions:-
(i) It is valid for both local travel within Zimbabwe and through bookings with contiguous Railways. In cases of through bookings with foreign lines, the concession applies on the N.R.Z portion of the fare only.
(ii) It is applicable to all classes of travel
(iii) Single journey tickets are valid for one month
(iv) Return journey tickets are valid for six months.
LUGGAGE
Weight of Free Luggage allowed per passenger:
First Class 50 kg
Second Class 35 kg
Economy Class 25 kg
Children holding tickets at children's fare are allowed half these weights. Scholars under 16 years of age traveling to and from school on scholars concession tickets are allowed the weight of free luggage similar to adults.
Luggage in excess of the above mentioned weights is charged ordinary parcel rates.
Articles for business purposes are not considered as luggage in terms of this regulation and must be paid for at ordinary rates.
Luggage should be at the station 20 minutes before the Departure time.
LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY
Contact the Station Security Office - open 24 hours. Telephone 322753
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CLOAK ROOM
Charges are $6.00 per article or package. An additional charge of $6.00 per day or part of a day (Sundays and holidays included), is effected on every article left for a longer period than the following day of deposit.
Motor cycles are accepted on payment of $6.00 and an additional charge of $6.00 per day or part thereof when left for a longer period than the day following that of deposit. Motor cycles are not accepted when charged with petrol or other inflammable liquid. Motor cycles with sidecars attached will be stored at stations where accommodation is available at double the aforementioned rate.
The liability of the Administration for articles deposited is limited to $50 unless the value is specially declared and excess fees paid at the time of deposit. Articles not taken away after six calendar months are sold to defray expenses.
Perishable articles are only accepted subject to the special condition that the Administration shall not be responsible for any loss or damage that may arise in connection with such deposit. Animals are not accepted.
BULAWAYO HOURS
Tel. 322412
Monday to Friday 0630-2100
Saturday 0600-1430 1630-2100
Sunday 0630-1430 1630-2100
RECEIVED LUGGAGE
Tel. 322412
Monday to Friday 0730-1600
Closed on Weekends 1400-1600
HARARE CLOAK ROOM. LOST AND FOUND
Monday to Friday 0600-1300 1400-2130
Saturday and Sunday 0600-1000 1600-2130
FIRST AID - BRIEF HINTS
1. Remove the cause of injury or patient from the cause.
2. Note if breathing is absent - perform artificial respiration. Most satisfactory method is NOT to be used when there are facial injuries or when corrosive poisons have been taken or cyanide ingested. Alternative method is Holgar Nielsen or Sylvester.
3. When bleeding is severe apply pressure with thumbs or fingers to bleeding point to stop flow of blood - then substitute with pad and bandage. If broken bone or foreign body is present apply dressing and pad to prevent pressure on broken bone, and bandage.
4. Fractures (broken bones). Avoid movement at seat of injury, steady and support, if lower limb to sound limb, upper limb to be supported by slings or tied to trunk.
5. Do not give fluids to unconscious patients or those with fractures or suspected internal injuries, moisten lips only.
6. Severe Burns Lessen the spread of heat in the tissue and alleviate pain by immersing the part in cool water. Remove anything of a constrictive nature - rings, bangles, etc. Before the parts start to swell. Cover the inured part with a dressing, clean sheeting, pillow case. Immobilise a badly burned limb. Give small cold drinks at frequent intervals to a badly burned casualty, if conscious. Do not apply any lotions ointments or dressings.
7. Faints. Loosen tight clothing around neck and chest - keep head low and turn to one side - raise legs slightly.
HOLGAR NEILSEN: Method of inducing respiration by having the casualty faced downward with head turned onto the arms. Kneel at head and place hands on casualty's back just below shoulder blades, and rock forward with elbows straight until arms are approximately vertical, exerting steady pressure on chest. Repeat 12 times.
SYLVESTER: Method of inducing respiration by having the body face upwards and resting shoulders on roller jacket etc. Extend casualty's hand above head then rock forward placing hands on lower part of casualty's chest. Repeat 12 times a minute.
N.B. Consistent with other injuries, if any, turn an unconscious casualty into the three quarter prone position, i.e. onto his side, this will avoid the possibility of asphyxiation by vomit or tongue obstruction.
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HARARE - MUTARE - HARARE
STATIONS AND SIDINGS STATIONS AND SIDINGS
HARARE DEP 2130 MUTARE DEP 2100
Mabvuku DEP 2154 Feruka DEP 2122
Ruwa DEP 2208 Grand Reef Halt DEP 2131
Nora Halt DEP 2220 Odzi DEP 2147
Melfort DEP 2231 Pounsley DEP 2216
Bromley DEP 2247 Tsungwesi DEP 2235
MARONDERA DEP 2341 NYAZURA ARR 2257
Theydon DEP 0007 DEP 2305
MACHEKE DEP 0039 RUSAPE DEP 0004
Timber Mills DEP 0051 Baddeley DEP 0046
Umfeseri DEP 0109 Headlands DEP 0106
Eagles Nest DEP 0130 Eagles Nest DEP 0133
Headlands DEP 0148 Umfeseri DEP 0148
Baddeley DEP 0202 Timber Mills DEP 0202
RUSAPE DEP 0254 MACHEKE DEP 0221
NYAZURA ARR 0325 Theydon DEP 0249
DEP 0330 MARONDERA DEP 0328
Tsungwesi DEP 0348 Bromley DEP 0400
Pounsley DEP 0408 Melfort DEP 0414
Odzi DEP 0433 Nora Halt DEP 0426
Grand Reef Hall DEP 0446 Ruwa DEP 0438
Feruka DEP 0455 Mabvuku DEP 0453
MUTARE ARR 0525 HARARE ARR 0520
DON'T RUSH TO BOARD THE TRAIN
GET THERE IN PLENTY OF TIME
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BULAWAYO - HARARE - BULAWAYO
STATIONS STATIONS
BULAWAYO DEP 2100 HARARE DEP 2100
MPOPOMA ARR 2111 Lochinvar ARR 2111
DEP 2113 DEP 2116
Cement ARR 2129 Norton ARR 2152
DEP 2131 DEP 2201
Heany Junction ARR 2146 CHEGUTU ARR 2305
DEP 2149 DEP 2315
Shangani ARR 2302 KADOMA ARR 2345
DEP 2312 DEP 0001
Somabhula ARR 2349 KWEKWE ARR 0113
DEP 0001 DEP 0124
GWERU ARR 0037 GWERU ARR 0231
DEP 0115 DEP 0300
KWEKWE ARR 0221 Somabhula ARR 0334
DEP 0230 DEP 0344
KADOMA ARR 0340 Shangani ARR 0419
DEP 0400 DEP 0429
CHEGUTU ARR 0430 Heany Junction ARR 0540
DEP 0440 DEP 0545
Norton ARR 0545 Cement ARR 0557
DEP 0555 DEP 0602
Lochinvar ARR 0631 MPOPOMA ARR 0620
DEP 0637 DEP 0626
HARARE ARR 0650 BULAWAYO ARR 0640
ALL CLASSES DAILY
CATERING SERVICE AND FULL BAR FACILITIES AVAILABLE
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BULAWAYO - LOBATSE LOBATSE - BULAWAYO
STATIONS AND SIDINGS DEP STATIONS AND SIDINGS DEP
BULAWAYO 1430 LOBATSE 1910
Khami 1513 GABORONE 2100
Westaccre 1527 FRANCISTOWN 0645
Figtree 1540 PLUMTREE 1000
Lieghwoods 1603 Coldridge 1012
Sandown 1613 Syringa 1032
MARULA 1630 MARULA 1046
Syringa 1644 Sandown 1100
Coldridge 1659 Leighwood 1111
PLUMTREE 1710 Figtree 1129
FRANCISTOWN 2120 Westacre 1143
GABORONE 0630 Khami 1158
LOBATSE ARR 0825 BULAWAYO ARR 1225
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BULAWAYO - VICTORIA FALLS - BULAWAYO
All Classes Daily All Classes Daily
STATIONS AND SIDINGS STATIONS AND SIDINGS
BULAWAYO DEP 1900 VICTORIA FALLS DEP 1830
MPOPOMA DEP 1913 Masule DEP 1859
Luveve DEP 1927 Dibangombie DEP 1923
Redbank DEP 1949 Matetsi DEP 1951
Morgans DEP 1958 THOMSON JUNCTION ARR 2115
Nyamandlovu DEP 2018 DEP 2200
Highfields DEP 2033 HWANGE ARR 2221
Deli DEP 2051 DEP 2222
Igusi DEP 2103 Lukosi DEP 2255
SAWMILLS DEP 2137 DETE ARR 0012
Grants DEP 2156 DEP 0050
Gwaai DEP 2246 Malindi DEP 0113
Mpindo DEP 2308 Kennedy DEP 0134
Ngamo DEP 2326 Ngamo DEP 0221
Kennedy DEP 0017 Mpindo DEP 0239
Malindi DEP 0041 Gwaai DEP 0305
DETE ARR 0114 Grants DEP 0351
DEP 0129 SAWMILLS DEP 0424
Lukosi DEP 0233 Igusi DEP 0447
HWANGE ARR 0302 Deli DEP 0501
DEP 0304 Highfields DEP 0517
THOMSON JUNC. ARR 0325 Nyamandlovu DEP 0542
DEP 0415 Morgans DEP 0555
Matetsi DEP 0546 Redbank DEP 0605
Dibangombie DEP 0606 Luveve DEP 0631
Masule DEP 0631 Mpopoma DEP 0647
VICTORIA FALLS ARR 0700 BULAWAYO ARR 0700
