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Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
SG-JB KTM train to cease operations 6 months after new '6 minutes' RTS link starts running in 2027
Photo: Facebook/RTS Link JB-SG & Nakamasa Okamoto SINGAPORE: The KTM Shuttle Tebrau train service between Singapore and Johor Bahru will cease operations six months after the 'six-minute' new Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link starts running in 2027, Mothership reported, citing Harian Metro. Johor's Works, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Communications Committee chairman, Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, said the Shuttle Tebrau trains will be used to increase the frequency of travel from JB Sentral to Kempas Station. The Shuttle Tebrau, operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), has been running since July 2015 and runs 31 trips daily in both directions between Johor Bahru Sentral and the Woodlands Train Checkpoint in Singapore. Each trip takes about five minutes. The 1.1-km KTM service can carry up to 8,635 passengers a day, with tickets priced at RM5 (S$1.50) from JB to SG and S$5 from SG to JB. The RTS Link, which was said to be around 50% complete in February and slated to be completed on Jan 1, 2027, will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. It is designed to carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction, with a peak-hour frequency of 3.6 minutes per train. See also Johor-Singapore RTS Link construction delayed again While excitement is building among commuters for the new six-minute RTS journey, concerns remain among Johoreans about infrastructure, traffic, rising land prices, and the cost of living . Meanwhile, in the city-state, the ministry has formed a task force to help locals and businesses seize opportunities and benefit from the upcoming RTS Link. /TISG Read also: SG to JB: Best ways to quickly grab a seat in the KTM train before they sell out to enjoy a relaxing trip from Singapore to Johor Bahru
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
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. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Excitement building up over 6-minute SG-JB RTS Link crossing
SINGAPORE: The official Facebook account for the Singapore-Johor Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link stoked excitement last week with a post about how quickly commuters will get from one point to another when the link is operational. 'Ever wondered how quickly you'll be crossing the border with the new RTS Link?' the post asked, and quickly answered with 'Just six minutes—that's all it takes for an end-to-end journey!' FB screengrab/ RTS Link JB-SG The post, which has since been shared over 220 times, added the other features of the 'game-changing shuttle service,' which has been 'built for efficiency and convenience, with a capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour per direction!' It added that during peak hours, it will run every 3.6 minutes. There is also enough parking for commuters, with 1,550 car bays & 1,000 motorcycle bays at Bukit Chagar. Finally, the RTS link will operate between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. every day. The post ended with, 'We're not just building a railway—we're shaping the future of seamless cross-border connectivity.' The project is expected to begin operations in late 2026. In February, RTS Operations (RTSO) project director Zahrin Abdul Gani confirmed that track installation, signalling, and power supply systems are taking shape. The project was reportedly around 50% complete at the time, as key rail system works were progressing as planned. RTSO is a joint venture between Prasarana Malaysia and the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) Corporation. The track installation, which began in September last year at the Wadi Hana Depot in Johor Bahru, is expected to reach Singapore's Woodlands North station next month. The link will be an important part of the solution to the persistent traffic problems on the Causeway between Singapore and Malaysia, which is used by approximately 300,000 people daily. Travel time for commuters would be cut to just a few minutes on the Llink. It will connect Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru to Woodlands North station in Singapore and has the capacity to transport around 10,000 passengers each way. The project is budgeted to cost S$3.24 billion, with Malaysia taking on a 39% share of the costs while Singapore will shoulder the remaining 61%. 'This project is much more than building bridges—it is also about building a better future for both countries, strengthening our longstanding friendship and creating more win-win opportunities for our businesses and citizens in areas of common interest and mutual benefit,' said former Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat last year. /TISG Read also: Malaysia's Penang LRT and Johor RTS Link to help ease traffic, but bus networks may hold the key
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
‘Johor needs higher growth to achieve 2030 vision'
The RTS Link, a rail service between Johor Baru and Singapore, is expected to start on Jan 1, 2027. — Filepic JOHOR must achieve an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 8.36% to reach its target of becoming a developed state by 2030. State investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said Johor's GDP in 2023 was RM148bil. He said it needed to grow to RM260bil within the next seven years to meet the Maju Johor 2030 agenda. 'This means Johor cannot afford to continue with a business-as-usual approach. 'We need a bold paradigm shift,' he said in his winding up speech during the state assembly sitting at Bangunan Sultan Ismail in Kota Iskandar. He said this was why the state government had set up the Johor Economic Transformation Programme (JETP), Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and Forest City Special Financial Zone. 'JETP is a medium and long-term transformation plan to ensure Johor's economic development remains sustainable and inclusive by the year 2030. 'It is a component of the Maju Johor 2030 vision and is aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan that will be tabled by the Federal Government,' he added. Lee pointed out how JETP supported efforts such as JS-SEZ, thereby forming a strong framework to ensure Johor remained globally competitive. He said a master plan was being developed with the Federal Government to ensure the zone delivered long-term higher value economic activities, local SME participation and talent development. 'We are committed to ensuring that Johor does not end up as a low-cost satellite for foreign firms. Value must be created here,' he stressed. Lee also said that JS-SEZ-linked projects included the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit as a feeder to the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link that is expected to begin operations on Jan 1, 2027. He revealed that Johor was working with the Federal Government on a regulatory sandbox model to test new policies in a controlled environment to speed up project implementation. On global trade risks, Lee warned of the negative effects of tariffs: 'The proposed US tariffs could directly impact Johor-made electronics, semiconductors and furniture. 'These sectors are closely tied to global demand, and any disruption will hit us hard. 'The tariffs could raise production costs, reduce export volumes and shrink profit margins.' He said Malaysia could end up receiving too many imported goods, especially because global trade routes and suppliers are changing due to factors like trade wars, sanctions and geopolitical shifts. 'We welcome the Federal Government's support to help cushion the impact of global uncertainties. 'From loan guarantees to anti-dumping measures, these steps will protect our industries and SMEs,' said Lee. Among the steps are RM1bil in loan guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme, RM500mil in SME financing support, anti-dumping actions against unfair imports, and tighter control over Certificates of Origin for US-bound goods. Lee revealed that Johor was rapidly rising as a data centre hub, with 42 projects in various stages and 13 already operational. He also highlighted the Johor Talent Development Council's Job Fair X MyFutureJobs Johor 2025 held at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn in Batu Pahat for jobseekers. 'With a holistic strategy combining infrastructure development, technological innovation and market diversification, Johor is committed to long-term sustainable growth,' he said.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
18-month road closure in Johor Baru for RTS Link construction
JOHOR BARU: A crucial section of Jalan Johor Baru–Endau has been fully closed to traffic from June 3 and will remain so for more than 18 months to facilitate construction of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The Public Works Department announced that the full closure, affecting Section 0.10 to Section 0.20 of the road, wouldl be in place until Dec 31 next year to allow round-the-clock construction works. In a statement, MRT Corporation (MRT Corp) said the closure was necessary to carry out piling, pile cap works, and column erection as part of the RTS Link infrastructure, which will eventually connect Johor Baru to Singapore. During the closure of Section 0.10, motorists travelling from Jalan Tun Abdul Razak (towards Danga Bay) will be diverted via Jalan Station and Jalan Wong Ah Fook towards Jalan Tebrau. As an alternative, those travelling from Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 1 may use the route in front of Masjid Habib Hassan Al-Attas towards Danga City Mall, make a U-turn, and return to Jalan Tun Abdul Razak before turning left onto Jalan Lingkaran Dalam. Motorists are advised to adhere to traffic signages and instructions from on-site traffic personnel to ensure safety and minimise disruptions.
