RTS Link
About RTS Link
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is a
game-changing 4km cross-border rail project designed to modernize the
commute between Malaysia and Singapore. As of May 2026, construction has
surpassed the 90% completion mark, with full operations officially slated to
begin in January 2027.
Key Infrastructure and Connectivity
The RTS Link features two primary terminuses: Bukit Chagar Station in Johor Bahru,
Malaysia and Woodlands North Station in Singapore. Once operational, the
shuttle service will provide a swift, five-minute journey across the Straits
of Johor, significantly reducing the reliance on the heavily congested
Causeway.
Capacity: Designed to carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each
direction.
Integration: In Malaysia, the Bukit Chagar station will serve as a
transit-oriented hub, while Singapore’s station connects directly to the
Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL).
Seamless Travel: The Co-located CIQ
The most significant feature of the RTS Link is the Co-located Customs,
Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) facility. Passengers will clear both
Malaysian and Singaporean immigration at their point of departure.
Example: A traveler heading to Singapore will clear Malaysian exit and
Singaporean entry immigration at Bukit Chagar before boarding. Upon arrival
at Woodlands North, they can simply exit the station and continue their
journey.
Economic and Social Impact
Operated by RTS Operations (a joint venture between
Prasarana and
SMRT),
this project is more than just a rail line; it is a catalyst for the
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). By facilitating smoother
people-to-people ties, the RTS Link is expected to boost local businesses in
Johor Bahru, ease the daily lives of thousands of workers, and further
solidify the economic partnership between the two nations.
Stations in RTS Link
| • Woodlands North (Singapore) |
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