JB-Singapore RTS Link service start pushed back to February 2027

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link passenger service has been delayed to begin operations in February 2027, according to the Malaysian and Singaporean governments. The Land Transport Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport Malaysia disclosed this in a joint statement. RTS Operations Pte Ltd, the operator of the RTS Link, informed the two governments of the revised timeline.

The service was initially expected to start in January. The new target is contingent upon RTSO obtaining independent safety certification for the project and securing final regulatory approvals. Infrastructure works in both Malaysia and Singapore are deemed substantially complete and on track, but further testing and commissioning activities must be satisfactorily completed before passenger service can commence.

RTSO anticipates finishing its final system tests and trial runs by December 31, 2026. Subsequent to this, independent safety certification from an external assessor is required. Both countries' authorities must review the certification and grant approval before passenger operations can commence. The governments have pledged to work with RTSO to ensure the project's "smooth and safe" delivery.