Malaysia and Singapore to announce RTS Link fare soon, Loke says talks moving smoothly

Johor Bahru — The Transport Ministries of Malaysia and Singapore are set to jointly announce the fare for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link service, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Speaking at a press conference, Loke confirmed that discussions on the fare had been progressing smoothly and positively. The RTS Link is a bilateral project, meaning the official announcement of key dates and fare will be made jointly by the respective Transport Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore.

Loke also stated that RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), the operator of the RTS Link, is in the final stage of negotiations with both governments to finalize the fare and payment mechanism. The fare determination process considers user interests, long-term operational sustainability, and the value derived from a safe, fast, reliable, and comfortable cross-border rail service.

RTSO is currently conducting a study on the fare, with an expected completion in the third quarter of the year. When asked about the visit to review the project's progress, Loke expressed satisfaction with the physical development and comfort levels of the RTS Link. He emphasized that passengers would access the system through multiple layers and highlighted the need for clear signage to aid convenience.

The RTS Link is scheduled to commence operations on January 1, with the capacity to accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction.