Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: By the numbers

The long-awaited Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Bahru and Singapore is taking shape. A significant construction milestone was reached at the end of December 2023, with the completion of a 17.1m-long concrete span connecting the Singapore and Malaysian ends of a rail viaduct. ST breaks down the RTS Link by the numbers. READ MORE: str.sg/DEPQ
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[@wtIUpITp1E0wMsydV19c0FUmIXvCU]

In time to come, more Singaporeans will be staying and retiring in Johor. Good stuff!!

[@azim-azmi3584]

That's good for businesses in JB because more customers with high purchasing power. Those Malaysians who can't afford buying property in JB can stay in Skudai or Kulai instead.

[@farhanayub267]

​@02june80pebenda ko nak sampaikan ni😅? Bertabur bahasa kau

[@ArypLawl9]

​Kan hahaa aku pun x faham ap dia nak sampaikan 😂​@@farhanayub267

[@aaronthiagarajan]

​@02june80 ​You are one terribly confused soul.

[@jameslim3850]

Everyday Singaporeans will stand to lose more when this RTS project is up and ready as more Malaysians will have much better access to work in Singapore and will spend the money in Malaysia. Plus Singaporeans may spend more in Malaysia due to higher cost of living in SG. So its a lose lose for Singaporeans but BIG gain for the elites in Singapore who owns the big businesses or politics of the country. More locals in SG may lose their business and jobs to Malaysia while JB will be a very expensive place like SG. Its the same scenario when USA open up the Free Trade Agreement to China and USA have more to lose in the long run while China stands to gain so much as you see now.

[@nulnoh219]

The choke point is immigration checks. The train may be able to transport 10k pax every hr, but can the customs on both sides clear 10k pax per hr?

[@jasleinei744]

Can use egate

[@lepakbrawlstars4840]

That's why we have Digital ID coming very soon !

[@profitmuhammed]

Sure if you are foreigners, then it is your issue, it wont be an issue for Singaporeans who use egate

[@gelinrefira]

They have an interesting way to do this. The custom clearance for both countries will be on the same side. So if you are going from SG to JB, the SG and MY custom will be both on the SG side, and vice versa. This should help reduce the delay of boarding, alighting each time to clear custom. As for capacity and speed of clearance, I can only hope that both sides will allow both countries' passport to use their automated gates.

[@jameslim3850]

Everyday Singaporeans will stand to lose more when this RTS project is up and ready as more Malaysians will have much better access to work in Singapore and will spend the money in Malaysia. Plus Singaporeans may spend more in Malaysia due to higher cost of living in SG. So its a lose lose for Singaporeans but BIG gain for the elites in Singapore who owns the big businesses or politics of the country. More locals in SG may lose their business and jobs to Malaysia while JB will be a very expensive place like SG. Its the same scenario when USA open up the Free Trade Agreement to China and USA have more to lose in the long run while China stands to gain so much as you see now.

[@gelinrefira]

This has been talked for years and years since I was in primary school. Glad to see it finally coming to fruition. Now if only we can get that HSR from Singapore all the way to Thailand.

[@danceoffAsh]

Baby steps first

[@gelinrefira]

@@danceoffAsh That baby step was 20 years in the making lol

[@r-labs9357]

Sounds like a fantasy but I’ll be excited even if I am not Singaporean

[@jameslim3850]

Everyday Singaporeans will stand to lose more when this RTS project is up and ready as more Malaysians will have much better access to work in Singapore and will spend the money in Malaysia. Plus Singaporeans may spend more in Malaysia due to higher cost of living in SG. So its a lose lose for Singaporeans but BIG gain for the elites in Singapore who owns the big businesses or politics of the country. More locals in SG may lose their business and jobs to Malaysia while JB will be a very expensive place like SG. Its the same scenario when USA open up the Free Trade Agreement to China and USA have more to lose in the long run while China stands to gain so much as you see now.

[@r-labs9357]

@@jameslim3850 but that would only be in the short and semi-long term

[@happyface8674]

as it is now Thomson East Coast Line starting from Woodlands is very crowded especially morning. Imagine the influx of MY workers coming from JB to Woodlands North. whoa. i doubt frequency of train can be more.

[@diseler1]

Dont forget the east coast part of the Thomas East Coast line from Tanjong Rhu to Bayshore will be opening by mid 2024. So this will make the line even more crowded and packed even before the RTS starts operating in 2026 😅

[@jenniferloh2914]

Grateful. Finally, good progress and seeing success for Malaysia. Malaysians especially Johoreans should give thanks to PM Anwar who finally help to shed light bringing some hope for the Country's economy. Of course, must be grateful to both Johor Sultan and Crown Prince for the great push and assistance to realise this mega project. Its good for the Malaysia nations and bring them hope of economy improvement and job placements. Dun dwell on high pricing properties in JB, Johor has plentiful of undeveloped lands and forests, everywhere, can build and can be homes. No need to stay within town areas with all noise pollutions. Most importantly, each developments infrastructures, security and living environment is conducive, each nation has a secured job, a secured roof and everybody is happy. I am thankful to all these shaping up and excited for Malaysia especially Johor. Once again, thank you PM Anwar, thank you Johor Sultan and thank you Crown Prince. Johor is beaming under yours leadership. terima kasih.

[@firdausbj1]

On the Malaysian side, not all counters will be open during peak hours. Many will be on MC.

[@myoung1970s]

😂

[@azim-azmi3584]

We can file a complaint to the Johor government about this issue. Surely the Johor MB will take some action.

[@vincelimss]

why need train, just do a travelator with cover like what we have in airport.

[@anziar3038]

Wow! It's very obvious that PAP is the only party in s'pore capable of accomplishing meaningful projects for the people and country. Fantastic!❤❤

[@lenardtan7169]

Can't wait to hope into it

[@jameslim3850]

Everyday Singaporeans will stand to lose more when this RTS project is up and ready as more Malaysians will have much better access to work in Singapore and will spend the money in Malaysia. Plus Singaporeans may spend more in Malaysia due to higher cost of living in SG. So its a lose lose for Singaporeans but BIG gain for the elites in Singapore who owns the big businesses or politics of the country. More locals in SG may lose their business and jobs to Malaysia while JB will be a very expensive place like SG. Its the same scenario when USA open up the Free Trade Agreement to China and USA have more to lose in the long run while China stands to gain so much as you see now.

[@brianlee3508]

Aiyo. Please remember to add onto fine signage that NO shopping trolley not allowed on train.

[@utubegeronimo7628]

The RTS Link is an Asean undertaking and on the verge of being realised. Let us hope other projects would soon take course.

[@AlfariziZakaria]

Why wasn't it built beforehand? To be honest, it's a bit late

[@ragnarokws2670]

Finally a PM that do his work make country improving. 🎉

[@ewmurphy]

Doomsday for SG heartland retailers...

[@myoung1970s]

Good. All the malls sell same thing. Time to offer something unique

[@user-nt6fn9zw6f]

Important is singapore had changed to a multi-nation country (multi-nation-singapore) so even with the saf soldiers also no use, it's the pap party mistakes and there's no way to u-turn back.

[@mochizuki79]

thanks to Najib 🎉🎉

[@ernestkj]

from MRT to RTS.. it will ease 50% or more if the MRT is build..

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

In the future is the 2nd Lo wu and Lok Ma Chau HK MTR East rail line in Singapore cross to Malaysia by SMRT in Singapore.

[@ethanang8099]

Where is the Anziar R for this one?

[@sasizura5684]

Brace for long queues when this is launched. One side is always long and understaffed

[@muhammadfairuzsamsi7209]

There's only one immigration clearance for each side before boarding. You don't have to cross over and clear immigration again upon alighting.

[@AhmadIzzatShahmierRosdi-gi1ug]

Malaysia to Singapore and Malaysia to Thailand rail station 😍

[@tanpengjoo7205]

It should have done long long ago when costs are lower , with high technologies n abundance man definitely it can be done .

[@aeroline11]

We all know this but Malaysia side all crony things and political issues makes us fall behind. If it were Mahathir still in charges this project will never going on.

[@tonykwok9763]

FERRY.....CROSS THE MERCY👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-pj3ch8ou2h]

There’s a bridge in addition to the railways?

[@megadisc1982]

thanks government

[@Redmi-xu1yo]

where is the place

[@benzo1d]

80 km/hour? Why don't use HSR and expand the network imigration checkpoints to ease travel delay?

[@araara4746]

The track is too short to use HSR, because the train will arrive before it reaches a speed above 100 km/h. Acceleration from 0 km to over 100 km usually takes 7 minutes, while the crossing only takes 5 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h.

[@cac1504]

Wait long long, 3 more years!

[@user-yk9fw7qc9p]

woodlands will be jam packed with people, boomers will lose out if they rent out to malaysians who will move back or buy a property in jb areas. some businesses will see a decrease in volume as more Singaporeans/pr flock to jb, lower income Singaporeans will fight for jobs with more malaysians coming to singapore for work due to the currency difference. the influx of Singaporeans and prs push up the prices in jb forcing more Malaysians to come to singapore to look for work. the cycle will reinforce itself as more and more people travel to jb to take advantage of the lower prices which may not stay low any longer. if economy of malaysia grows substantially, ringgit will appreciate against singapore dollars although not by much. uninformed Singaporeans will blindly buy severely overpriced and loss making properties in johor renting out at a loss compared to their malaysia counterparts. the rts will solve the manpower issue of singapore businesses but will worsen the situation in jb. do pause and think it over why are there so many homewoners of popular developments selling now if the rts is going to be ready in 3 years time.

[@imnotreal7922]

Im sure there will be a lot of breakdown at Johor side. SG no problem

[@user-yk9fw7qc9p]

they offer to repair and maintain the rts but things will smooth out eventually after a few breakdowns.

[@abuzek2447]

Hope application of AI will help fasten the process

[@rudolffabrie3233]

No way it will ready by end of 2026. Construction is far behind schedule.

[@eaglesnipper6532]

No point if COUNTER FOR IMMIGRATIONS AND CUSTOMS ARE NOT OPEN FULLY....

[@hailyrizzo5428]

that's why they want to implement the no passport travel at the Causeway. The new problem will be machine breakdown at JB immigration.

[@kasihjuliet9538]

Fun time coming...jam at the immigration,jam on the train platform.. train breakdowns because these train have to cater to so many Malaysians coming in to work..yeah.. all seems so positive..lol 😂

[@LordBagdanoff]

Really need this cause the causeway is shambles

[@user-rr3jr1eq4h]

Is possible

[@MeteorX11]

Congrats Malaysia and Singapore!

[@GregSzarama]

Money well spent. Should've been done 10 years ago.

[@paul4657]

10,000 an hour passengers are too few.

[@normantan7796]

But waiting time at the customs will takes 2 hours each way, for a 5 mins train.🤣🤣🤣😛😛😛

[@mingwu1133]

Auto gate

[@realstorm755]

What an irony - no crooked bridge but rail! Much better compromise for both parties. ✨️

[@aishwaryakris777]

Bad decision. Wrong move. Only time will show....

[@ravindrandoraisamy9758]

Malaysia can embark on a lot of economic activity while retaining their Islamic religious… just have a look how UAE - Dubai and Abu Dhabi has been developed.. they are also Muslim countries

[@nulnoh219]

Msia also have oil eh. No reason why cannot be like UAE.

[@jackiegx]

@@nulnoh219 malaysia have little oil if compare with UAE

[@jameslim3850]

Everyday Singaporeans will stand to lose more when this RTS project is up and ready as more Malaysians will have much better access to work in Singapore and will spend the money in Malaysia. Plus Singaporeans may spend more in Malaysia due to higher cost of living in SG. So its a lose lose for Singaporeans but BIG gain for the elites in Singapore who owns the big businesses or politics of the country. More locals in SG may lose their business and jobs to Malaysia while JB will be a very expensive place like SG. Its the same scenario when USA open up the Free Trade Agreement to China and USA have more to lose in the long run while China stands to gain so much as you see now.

[@FS-me8mj]

Singapore not halal. Dubai is halal. This is a very important difference.

[@paparoti4006]

The old touch n go card money gone

[@aplacecalltambun]

I HV this comment..apart from political correctness like those projects done years ago..example GCT golden triangle... surely the costs of this project is very substantial...iskander like? Wonder can the charges levied over next v10 years pay for total capital expenditure n maintenance? Malaysians because of strong ,s$ will they come shop.. stay in hotel..when they HV a much cheaper option in their country n the other neighbors. Majority of Malaysia NS are here to work in the day mainly motorcycle transport. Would the daily train fares cheaper than a motorcycle ride across? Singapore and going across yes during holidays the jam. Because it is cheaper for a family of more than 4 to spend 3;days there n buy half a week of provisions from Malaysia. A car is the best option as u can buy car full..not carrying..fill petrol at cheap prices..go around all places that trains cannot. Singaporeans with property there many own cars..as they can even afford a COE paper paying $166k. Train for them? Yes visitors here on short stay...but still a chartered limousine is fast enough for them esp older folks

[@YYLiow]

Should be 6 carriages instead of 4. Peak hours still gonna be choked.

[@ernestkj]

that one is MRT grade.. they change to RTS cos someone said no budget.. u know who lah

[@Jianfa88Tsai]

Billion dollar global insight for movie, anime, real life or thesis - with current advancement of technology and weapons, (decades after atomic bomb), a short sea “gap” between Malaysia and Singapore won’t make much of a difference in war. In 8,888 years time, why not max out the profits for both Malaysia government, royalties and Singapore government with win win benefits to citizens of both countries by landfill the sea between Singapore and Malaysia at the land immigration causeway? Singapore landfill its side of the sea boundary. Malaysia landfill its side of the sea boundary. If you look at other countries, there are many different nations, e.g. in Europe who exist on a single piece of land mass. This allow millions of wealthy VVIPs, VIPs, corporate bosses, military management, police management and average citizens to quickly drive their cars from Singapore to Malaysia to evacuate in the event of natural disasters. Use China dam building technology to stop and drain out the sea (both sides) to prep for the landfill to cut costs

[@papa-dt1cv]

2014 年最好的好消息。很快就会有更多的火车和更多的车站开来，清关速度也会更快、数字化程度也会更高。公众希望很快香港-深圳边境的速度肯定会更快。恭喜。 🇨🇻🇨🇰🇨🇭🇨🇬🇨🇩🇨🇾🇩🇪🇩🇬🇪🇪🇪🇬

[@jasxteo]

Hurry up build liao....😢 cannot wait for it

[@myoung1970s]

Yay, can go JB buy groceries, no need go expensive NTUC

[@tonykwok9763]

BUILD A CASINO IN JOHORE

[@soluckyme910]

Better high speed railway indonesie. The best. The first in southeast.

[@tonykwok9763]

160.....170......PHV🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

I won't have any high hope on the RTS that will complete in 2026 because the Malaysian government may change their mind at any time and cancel the project if they does not have the budget to continue on the project or there is a change of person in charge in their goverment. All along since many years ago, Malaysia were damn good in flip flop on their decisions.

[@aeroline11]

I guess you weren't aware that the next Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Johor Sultan. This RTS is definitely going to be completed, and the government will be fully committed to this project no matter which party is in charge.

[@tonykwok9763]

5RINGGIT🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@8spores]

Malaysia done so many flip flops for something that should have been done 10 years ago.

[@ericnada80]

waste money, waste resources....remove check points and move on ...where is your intelligent

[@mazmimddiah8666]

What for .this will benefit malayasia at all...singpore is singking let it sink...dont pull malaysia together unless it realy benefit malaysian...as a whole...rise malaysian this bribery in the day..weyyyy...

[@nad24]

Reflect your country please. With the bad floods occurring every year in your country it already seems like sinking.

[@suhanjayalian5044]

Singapura jangan mau bekerja dengan Malasia terlebih proyek besar,, Malasia didepan cakap manis tapi lain dibelakang banyak investor pelaburan asing merugi dan kena prank lari karena Malasia sewaktu-waktu tidak dapat melanjutkan akhirnya proyek dibina gagal. Contoh Proyek Ecrl ,, Forest City ,, Tesla digadang membawa manfaat di Malasia gagal dibina disebabkan Poltik tidak stabil caca merba berganti Pm tiap tahun dan akhirnya hutang negara bertambah. Sebaiknya Singapura bekerjasama dengan negara yang betul betul komitment Ekonomi langsung terdampak manfaat seperti Indonesia,, Thailand dan Vietnam. Rugi Singapura bekerjasama dengan Malasia...lhatlah Nanti 1 tahun mendatang pegang aku cakap ini , mesti proyek itu gagal nantinya. 😊.

[@jly5828]

Lol this Indonesian look down at Malaysia, don't forget that Indonesia despite having stable politics still only have less than half of Malaysia GDP Per Capita. 1) Indonesia: 5108USD 2) Malaysia:13034USD

[@araara4746]

@@jly5828 So what if Malaysia's GDP per capita is higher than Indonesia? You certainly know that Indonesia's GDP per capita is lower than Malaysia's GDP per capita because Indonesia's population is almost 8 times larger than Malaysia's population. You certainly also know that a more accurate measure is Purchasing Power Parity, because even though Indonesia's GDP per capita is lower, the cost of living in Indonesia is much cheaper than Malaysia. Where do you think tourists who shop like crazy in Malaysia are from if not from Indonesia? 😅😅😅😅

[@Apai-ix4ug]

This konoha is mentaly retarded. Why dont you join your NGO’s to solve yr slum areas in Jakarta. Been there in Jakarta. Sad to see too many slum areas & people living under the elevated highways. Dont be too kpoci with other people business just back off & clean yr own backyard. Google ‘ Kumuh di Jakarta & Gang Kolong Jakarta “..

[@rozlanrozlan5942]

Iri.... Krr.... Kanoha...

[@imnotreal7922]

Pelik la BM ko ni... gila pelik, ko tak sekolah ke BM tungganglanggang ni macam budak 2 tahun punya tatabahasa. Gi skolah balik la... malu la BM camni bangla cakap lagi senang aku paham dr baca BM ko ni

[@kanpakloykan7105]

Now when the very old mamak & the old goat of the past year of it, will it make fart like crazy giving off sambaln noctrious gasses thus polluting the air between Singapore & Malaysia. Now why start farting now & not earlier. Yes that very old mamak & that old goat r in the silly age that when they far it give off very noctious gas which is stinky & smelly.

[@normantan7796]

If the train can take 10,000 people, please add extra 2 hours to the 2 hours each way for custom. pleas walk or ride a bicycle which is faster.

[@johanharris2806]

Why, bicycles don't have to go thru customs?

[@araara4746]

@@johanharris2806 Exactly as I thought. Some people comment without using their brains.

[@hailyrizzo5428]

you mean 10,000 persons per hour

[@ernestkj]

​@@araara4746its not some people comment without using brain... its if they got brains to begin with lah...