Construction works of the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link have crossed another milestone, with around 65 per cent completion for both Singapore and Malaysia sides, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore said on Thursday (Jan 11).
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Groundbreaking for Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link
Construction for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) linking Singapore and Johor Bahru (Malaysia) officially began following a groundbreaking ceremony held at Woodlands North in Singapore on Jan 22. Present during the event was Transport Minister Mr. Ong Ye Kung. About the RTS The RTS is 4km long connecting Woodlands North (Singapore) and Bukit Chagar (Johor READ MORE »