RTS Link enters final countdown with high-tech security systems in place

Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has reached its final phase, with the Bukit Chagar station nearing completion ahead of its inauguration on January 1, 2027. The Malaysian Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd (MRTS) project director, Zulkifli Mohamed, revealed that the station now boasts state-of-the-art security and passenger-processing systems designed to ensure safe and efficient cross-border travel.

Advanced real-time monitoring allows operations and security teams to promptly detect and address any incidents. The station is also equipped with advanced scanning technology for security and passenger screening, enhancing processing efficiency while upholding stringent security measures. The Bukit Chagar station serves as the Malaysian terminus of the RTS Link, which will connect to Woodlands North in Singapore.

The journey between the two stations is expected to take approximately five minutes and the system is designed to handle up to 10,000 passengers per hour during peak periods. The transport minister, Anthony Loke, is set to visit the station tomorrow to evaluate progress and operational readiness. The 4km link is anticipated to serve as a significant alternative to road travel across the Causeway, alleviating congestion and enhancing connectivity between Johor and Singapore.

It is also considered crucial infrastructure for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), aimed at fostering economic integration and boosting movement between the two regions. With major infrastructure works largely completed, the focus is now on testing, systems integration, and final finishing works to meet the January 1 operational target.