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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LTA Publishes Virtual Tour of the RTS Link Project, Showcases Woodlands North Station
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) has published an animated virtual tour on Monday (Apr 18), showcasing the Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.
Independent Agent Appointed for Certifying Safety of the RTS Link Project
A three-company consortium has been appointed to assess and certify that the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be safe to begin passenger service in 2026.
2 Minor Problems To Be Addressed for Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: MRT Corp
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) project is currently facing two minor problems which have to be addressed.
When the two problems are successfully addressed, construction works can then ‘start in a big way,’ said the Mass Rapid Transit Corp (MRT Corp), the owner and developer for the Malaysian section of the project.
CBTC Signalling System To Be Utilised for Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link
Siemens Mobility announced on Aug 19, 2021, the decision to utilise the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system technology for the cross border Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link.
This came after the initial announcement on the nine contracts for core systems & non-core systems awarded by RTS Operations (RTSO) on May 12, 2021.
9 Contracts Awarded for Singapore-Johor Bahru RTS Link Systems
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 READ MORE »
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 »