As RTS Link nears completion, how ready are both sides?
Give commuters enough information to understand where the railway stands as one system.
The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is nearing completion, but the readiness of both Malaysian and Singaporean sides remains unclear. Malaysia has been more vocal about its progress, while Singapore's updates occur at major milestones. However, for commuters, knowing the railway's completion percentage may not be sufficient. Important behind-the-scenes work, such as rail systems, signaling, communications, and testing, is crucial before passenger service.
As of June 2025, Singapore's transport ministry reported that rail-system works reached about 56%, but their current status is unknown. At Woodlands North, progress on rail-system works, systems integration, testing, and the co-located Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine facilities is unclear. Ultimately, the RTS will only be ready when the entire system is ready.
While Malaysia and Singapore communicate differently, giving commuters a clearer picture of the system's readiness is essential.
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