Woodlands North station ready, another step closer to Johor Bahru-S'pore RTS Link opening

Singapore's Woodlands North station in Singapore has been completed and is prepared to open four months prior to the inauguration of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in January 2027. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) unveiled pictures of the station on Facebook on September 4, detailing how its colors and design were inspired by trees and reflect Woodlands' natural identity.

Constructing the station's foundation proved challenging due to the abundance of hard rock at the site, requiring 600 instances of rock blasting to be carried out in controlled amounts. Engineers utilized high-capacity drilling machines during train departures, as Woodlands North station is linked to the Thomson-East Coast Line, which is already in service.

Upon arrival at Woodlands North station, commuters can transfer between the RTS Link and Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) at basement one through a spacious concourse. Singapore's immigration hall is situated at basement one, while Malaysia's customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) facilities are found at basement two. Commuters must clear immigration only once and undergo security checks before boarding the train for departure from the platforms.

The 4km shuttle ride from Woodlands North station to Johor Bahru's Bukit Chagar station takes just 5 minutes. The train boasts a maximum speed of 80km/h and can accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Along the viaduct mid-journey at the international border between Singapore and Malaysia, an aesthetic feature depicts a clasped hand symbolizing the strong partnership between the two countries.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung visited the newly renovated facilities and highlighted the RTS Link as a significant bilateral project between Singapore and Malaysia.