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

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link passenger service will now commence in February 2027, according to a joint statement from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport Malaysia. This timeline revision follows input from RTS Operations Pte Ltd, which stated that the service was previously anticipated to start in January.

The new target remains contingent upon RTSO attaining independent safety certification for the RTS Link and obtaining final regulatory approvals. Both governments reported that infrastructure works in their respective nations are substantially complete and on course to support passenger service once the remaining testing and commissioning activities are satisfactorily concluded.

RTSO anticipates concluding its final system tests and trial runs by December 31, 2026, upon which it must obtain safety certification from an independent assessor. Both countries' authorities must then review the certification and grant approval before passenger operations can commence. The grantors pledged their continued collaboration with RTSO to ensure the "smooth and safe" delivery of the project.