RTS 45% finished on S'pore side; on track for end-2026 start date

Iswaran describes new link as vital addition to present Malaysia-S’pore road connections

- Lee Nian Tjoe Senior Transport Correspondent

The construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is progressing well, with 45 per cent of the work on the Singapore side completed.

Transport Minister S. Iswaran provided the update on Friday when he visited the work site in Admiralty Road West.

He said: "We are on track to achieve the completion goal so that the system can be operational by the end of 2026, and this is what both sides are working towards." Mr Iswaran described the new link as an "important addition" to the existing road connectivities between Singapore and Malaysia as it will also promote "people to people, economic and other linkages as well".

When the 4km RTS Link shuttle service starts operating, passengers will be able to travel from the Bukit Chagar station in Johor BahNorth staru to the Woodlands tion, or in the reverse direction, in about five minutes.

The train service will be able to serve up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction.