JB-Woodlands train to end service in 2027, after RTS Link begins operations: Malaysian official
Operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad, Shuttle Tebrau began transporting passengers between Singapore and Malaysia in July 2015. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
JB-Woodlands train to end service in 2027, after RTS Link begins operations: Malaysian official
The Shuttle Tebrau train service between Johor Bahru and Woodlands will cease operations in 2027 after the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link begins its service.
'(The Shuttle Tebrau) service will be terminated within six months after RTS Link begins operations on Jan 1, 2027,' Johor's Works, Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salle h was quoted by local media outlet Harian Metro as saying in a June 24 report.
Operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad , Shuttle Tebrau began transporting passengers between Singapore and Malaysia in July 2015 .
A ticket for the five-minute journey into Singapore costs RM5 ($1.50) , and $5 into Malaysia .
'With a track length of 1.1km, this service is capable of carrying 8,635 passengers per day with a frequency of 31 trips in both directions,' Mr Fazli reportedly said.
Th e new 4km RTS Link , which will connect travellers between between Woodlands North in Singapore and Bukit Chagar in Johor in five minutes, is scheduled for completion by December 2026 and expected to be operational in early 2027 .
The fare for the rail link has yet to be announced, but will be set by the operator closer to the completion of the project.
RTS Operation s is a joint venture between Singapore rail operator SMRT and Malaysian public transport firm Prasarana .
When ready, the RTS Link will be able to carry up to 10,000 peop le per hour in each direction.
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