Guide · Transport
RTS Link: The Complete Guide
Southeast Asia's first cross-border MRT. Where it stands, and how it'll work.
4 km · ~5 min
Bukit Chagar
Johor Bahru
Woodlands North
Singapore · TEL
Countdown To Targeted Opening · 1 Jan 2027*
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Now: Systems Testing* official target, not yet a guarantee
Est. Fare
S$5–7
≈ RM15–22
Capacity
10,000 / hr / way
Trains
8 · Driverless
Immigration
Clear Once
At departure station
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Construction Progress
Updated Monthly'25
First Train Unveiled
June · Revealed at Singapore Rail Test Centre, Tuas.
'26
Bukit Chagar Structure Done
April · Station and ICQ structure completed.
Multi-Train High-Speed Trial
April · Ran multiple trains at speed, validated braking systems.
Systems TestingNow
Ongoing · Signalling, integration and station tests.
Final Field Readiness
From September · Last stage before launch clearance.
'27
Targeted Opening
1 January · Official target, reaffirmed on track April 2026.
KTM Shuttle Replaced
By June · RTS takes over within 6 months of opening.
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What We Know So Far
No False PrecisionConfirmed
✓Opening Target — 1 January 2027 — official Transport Ministry target, on track as of April 2026.
✓Single Clearance — Clear both countries' immigration at the departure station — no second queue on arrival.
✓Driverless Trains — 8 four-car trains, up to 80 km/h, 10,000 passengers per hour each way.
✓Replaces KTM Shuttle — Within 6 months of opening (targeted by June 2027).
Still Unconfirmed
?Final Fare — Estimated S$5–S$7, but the official fare is set by RTS Operations in H2 2026.
?Operating Hours — Early reports suggest 6 AM–12 AM, not yet officially confirmed.
?Train Frequency — Not yet announced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: RTS Operations, Singapore LTA, Malaysia MOT, Cross-Border Railways Bill (May 2026). Opening date is the Malaysia Transport Ministry's official target (1 Jan 2027, reaffirmed April 2026), not a guarantee. Fares are estimates pending official confirmation; MYR figures are converted live from exchangerate-api.com and rounded to whole ringgit. Last updated July 2026.