RTS Link to open in February after safety, system testing
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is set to begin operations in February next year, despite physical works remaining on schedule for completion by Dec 31.
The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is scheduled to commence operations in February next year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Despite physical works being on schedule for completion by December 31, additional time has been allocated for thorough safety and system testing before the service opens, following a joint decision by Malaysia and Singapore.
Loke emphasized that this additional buffer period should not be viewed as a delay, as both nations agreed to utilize it to guarantee the cross-border service's safety and full operational readiness before transporting hundreds of thousands of passengers daily. The joint decision was made to prevent rushing the opening of a significant cross-border transportation system.
The contractors will inform their respective guarantors, namely Singapore's Land Transport Authority and Malaysia's Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd, post-decision. Loke confirmed that the project's physical completion will occur on December 31, and the critical phase of testing and approvals will commence in October, November, and December, encompassing signalling, passenger management, train operations, and cross-border coordination.
The final official opening date will be announced after receiving final approval from both countries' transport authorities.
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