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Hype Malaysia
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) A First Look At The Driverless Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Train
The wait for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is almost over! Yesterday (30th June 2025, Monday), the public got a first look at the first of eight train sets for the cross-border rail project. The new train was unveiled at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) near Tuas. Amongst those in attendance at the unveiling were Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Singapore's acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow and Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi. According to a joint statement, the RTS Link will be served by eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd. The trains feature a white livery with red and blue accents inspired by the colour palettes of Malaysia, Johor and Singapore's flags. All eight trains also utilise a fully automatic driverless technology. Each train has four cars and a maximum capacity of 1,000 passengers. Overall, the RTS Link's peak capacity is up to 10,000 passengers per hour per direction. The first train will undergo off-site system integration testing (OSIT) at the SRTC in preparation for full integration and operation. The RTS Link is targeted to begin passenger service by December 2026. The system will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru with Woodlands North in Singapore, with a train journey time of about five minutes between the two stations, allowing for easier and faster commutes. In related news, Anthony Loke also announced that the KLIA Aerotrain is back in service starting today (1st July 2025, Tuesday). The train shuttles passengers between the Main Terminal and the Satellite Building. However, the Aerotrain service was suspended for 28 months to facilitate upgrade works. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the relaunch at KLIA Terminal 1 later today. For more updates on the RTS Link, the public can visit the Ministry of Transportation's official social media pages. Are you excited for the link to begin operations? In the meantime, check out this video of the first train: @ltasg The first Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link train has arrived! 🚄🤩 Unveiled today at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC), the train is the first of 8 that will run on the RTS Link targeted to commence passenger service by Dec 2026. Key features of the new RTS Link trains: 🚆 4 train cars with a capacity for 600+ passengers 🕹️ Fully automated and driverless 🎨 Inspired by the colours of the Malaysia, Johor, and Singapore flags Before entering passenger service, the train will first undergo comprehensive system testing at SRTC, followed by additional tests and preparations on the RTS Link tracks.🚉 #ProgressUpdate 🛠️ More than half of the system works on the RTS Link are complete! This comprises trackwork, the trains and the integration of signalling, communications, and control systems. With a peak capacity of up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction, the RTS Link will significantly enhance cross-border connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia. 🩵 #ThereRailBeMore ♬ original sound – Land Transport Authority – Land Transport Authority Sources: The Star, Facebook (1)(2)(3)(4) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia and Singapore unveil first RTS Link train
Transport Minister Anthony Loke (third from right), Singapore acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow (second from right) and Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (right) waving from the new RTS Link train that was unveiled at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) near the Tuas in Singapore on Monday (June 30). SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have unveiled the first Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) train, marking another milestone in the cross-border rail project. The new train was unveiled by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the island republic's acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC) near the Tuas here on Monday (June 30). In a joint statement released by their ministries, they said the RTS Link, which connects Johor Baru and Singapore, will be served by eight trains manufactured by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd at the commencement of service. 'The off-site systems integration testing on the first train will take place at SRTC over the next few months. 'This will be carried out by RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), the joint venture company formed between Prasarana RTS Operations Sdn Bhd and SMRT RTS Pte Ltd to operate the RTS Link service,' the statement read. The RTS Link trains, which have a white livery with red and blue accents – inspired by the harmonious colour palettes of Malaysia, Johor and Singapore's flags – comprise four cars and have a passenger capacity of 600 passengers. The link's overall peak capacity is up to 10,000 passengers per hour per direction. Before the unveiling ceremony, the Malaysian and Singaporean media were also given a preview of the train, with a briefing conducted by RTSO rolling stock project manager Mohd Faiz Sudar. As of Monday, the RTS Link is 56% completed in terms of system works, which comprises trackworks, rolling stock (the trains), traction power and the seamless integration of signalling, communications and control systems. According to the media factsheet, track works are expected to be completed by the end of July, while the installation of the traction power supply equipment is currently in progress. Throughout July and August, key activities will include the inspection, testing, and commissioning of the TPS system, including the intertripping and interlocking systems. These works are essential to ensure the readiness of the power supply system to support train testing activities at Wadi Hana Depot in Johor Baru in September, the statement added. When completed, RTS Link will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Baru to Woodlands North in Singapore. It will facilitate the commute between Singapore and Johor Baru, with a train journey time of about five minutes between the two stations. The RTS Link is targeted to commence passenger service by December next year.
