System Works for the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) project between Singapore and Johor Bahru are progressing well.
SMRT announced on Wednesday (May 12) that RTS Link operator, RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), recently awarded nine contracts, totalling around S$320 million.
RTS Link To Be Completed by End-2026
The RTS Link has an estimated capacity to transport up to 10,000 passengers an hour in each direction. When completed, passengers can look forward to seamless connectivity through Woodlands North MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL).
“For the almost 300,000 people who cross the Malaysian-Singapore border daily for work, their journey on the 4km light rail line from one country to the other is expected to take only five minutes, excluding customs clearance,” RTSO mentioned in their press release.
4 Core Systems Contracts
Artist’s Impression for the Woodlands North MRT station for the RTS Link. (Image: LTA).
| Core-System | Company |
| Communication Systems | Sapura Rail Systems Sdn Bhd |
| Integrated Supervisory Control Systems | Sapura Rail Systems Sdn Bhd |
| Trains/Rolling Stock | CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd |
| Signalling Systems & Platform Screen Doors | Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd Siemens Mobility Sdn Bhd |
5 Non-Core Systems Contracts
Artist’s Impression for the Bukit Chagar train station for the RTS Link. (Image: MRT Corp).
| Non-Core System | Company |
| Automatic Fare Collection Systems | MSI Global Pte Ltd |
| Depot Equipment & Service Vehicles | China Railway Electrification Bureau (Group) Co Ltd China Railway Engineering Corp (M) Sdn Bhd |
| Trackwork | China Harbour (S) Engineering Company Pte Ltd CHEC Construction (M) Sdn Bhd |
| Traction Power Supply Systems | Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd |
| Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems | China Railway Electrification Bureau (Group) Co Ltd China Railway Engineering Corp (M) Sdn Bhd |
Systems Consultancy Contract
A systems consultancy contract was awarded to Malaysian engineering firm, CH2M Services Sdn Bhd, to deliver consultancy services for the design, manufacturing, delivery, testing and commissioning of all systems for the RTS Link.
About RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO)
RTSO is a joint venture formed in 2020 by Singapore rail operator SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) and a Malaysian rail operator Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana). It will own, design, build and finance the RTS Link operating assets including trains, tracks and systems.
In addition, this company will also operate and maintain the rail line between Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Woodlands North in Singapore, including the Wadi Hana depot in Johor Bahru.
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External Links
Media Release – Teamwork at RTS Operations key to reaching project milestone – contracts for systems totalling RM1 billion awarded – RTSO via SMRT
“#PSA We are glad to update that system works on the #RTSLink are progressing well! ?” – LTA/Facebook
“Update on the JB-Singapore #RTSLink. Today, we took another significant step forward.” – Ong Ye Kung/Facebook
“We’re excited for the upcoming #RTSLink that’s slated to be completed by end 2026! ?” – SMRT/Facebook
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