The Phelophepa Health Train (the train) is a mobile train that takes primary health care services to remote and rural areas around the country. The train started in January 1994 and has reached 18 million people since it was launched. It has 35 stops throughout the year and has a target of reaching 1 250 patients per week. Transnet pays R41 million a year towards the costs of the train, and a further R10 million is sponsored by private companies. The train operates from January to September, and October to December is used for training and to allow staff to rest. It has technologically advanced medical equipment. Every clinic has a cost centre budget and there are sound supply chain management and financial systems in place. The train has received a warm welcome from communities but has received resistance from private practitioners who claim that the train jeopardised their businesses.