JB-Singapore RTS Link: First look at Bukit Chagar station, and Malaysia’s 25-minute target for commuters
CNA goes behind the scenes at Johor Bahru’s Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, where high-tech body scanners, an operations command centre and direct links to nearby malls are taking shape ahead of the rail service’s expected launch in January 2027.
Johor Bahru's Bukit Chagar station for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is under construction, aiming to streamline passenger flow and reach the rail platform in just 25 minutes. The station, to be operational by early 2027, boasts modern amenities including spacious air-conditioned concourses, advanced security systems, and state-of-the-art luggage and body scanners.
The body scanners, made by German firm Rohde & Schwarz, utilize ultra-low-power millimetre-wave technology and artificial intelligence to detect concealed objects swiftly. In addition to security checks, passengers will traverse three levels before boarding trains destined for Woodlands North. A pedestrian linkway, 409 meters long, connects the station to nearby malls, providing convenient access to transportation and parking options.
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