Malaysia and Singapore to announce RTS Link fare soon, Loke says talks moving smoothly
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — An official announcement on the fare for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS...
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the fare for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service will soon be announced jointly by the Transport Ministries of both Malaysia and Singapore. This bilateral project is currently progressing smoothly, according to Loke who spoke at a press conference during his visit to review the project's progress in Johor Bahru.
The finalised fare will be determined by RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), the operator of the link, which is in the final stages of discussions with both governments. Loke emphasized that RTSO would consider user interests, long-term sustainability, and the benefits of a safe, fast, reliable, and comfortable cross-border rail service when setting the fare.
The announcement of the fare is expected in the third quarter of the current year. During the visit, Loke expressed satisfaction with the physical progress and comfort of the RTS Link, which is projected to begin operations on January 1st next year and will have a capacity of up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction, linking Johor Bahru's RTS Link Bukit Chagar Station with Singapore's Woodlands North.
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