The goal of the project was to provide a rail-based commuter service in the Johannesburg-Tshwane corridor and provide relief to the road network, as well as providing a link between Sandton and O.R. Tambo International Airport. The 19.5-year project involves the design, construction, finance, operation and maintenance of a 77km long track, with the provision of 96 cars of rolling stock to transport passengers. In addition to the rolling stock, the Project Company is responsible for providing bus links to the train stations to facilitate access to the rail network, and with this, the responsibility for transporting people from their area of residence to the station and across the network falls to the Project Company. The Gautrain project was also considered to be part of South Africa's efforts to create jobs and improve social mobility through job creation and skills development to disadvantaged populations.