Bukit Chagar and the RTS Link: questions and answers

The target is February 2027. It was announced on 2 October 2026 in a joint statement by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport and Singapore's LTA. It had earlier been planned for the end of 2026, then January 2027. No exact day has been given.

To leave time for independent safety certification and final approvals. Testing and trial runs are due to finish by 31 December 2026. Both governments have said they want services running before Hari Raya 2027.

Not announced. Anthony Loke said on 20 October 2026 that fares should be announced jointly with Singapore by the end of 2026, before services start. The RM15 to RM22 (about S$5 to S$7) figures online come from a remark in February 2026, not a decision.

Not published. The exchange rate has been mentioned publicly as one of the things being considered when setting the fare.

Ticketing hasn't been confirmed. Reports suggest contactless bank cards plus the line's own system, but there's nothing official yet.

About five minutes on the train, over a 4 km line. Add immigration at your departure station and the time to get to and from the two stations for your real door-to-door time.

No. Both countries' checks are at the station you leave from, so you walk straight out when you arrive.

Yes. It's an international border crossing and the normal immigration rules apply. Check current requirements with the immigration authorities before you travel.

Not published yet. First and last train times are expected around the time of the fare announcement.

Up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction.

KTM trains, buses and taxis, according to Malaysia's Transport Minister. JB Sentral is next door, and pedestrian links to KOMTAR JBCC and Coronation Square have been reported.

Not announced. Wait for the operator to publish details before planning around it.

RTS Operations Pte Ltd, a joint venture of Prasarana Malaysia (52%) and SMRT Corporation (48%). The depot is at Wadi Hana in Johor Bahru.

It's due to stop within six months of the RTS Link starting passenger service.

No. Cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses keep using it. The RTS is an extra option for people crossing without a vehicle.

Nobody can promise that. Being close to the station will probably matter more once it opens. Whether that's already in today's prices is the question to ask before buying.

No. It's an independent guide with no connection to RTS Operations, Prasarana, SMRT, Malaysia's Ministry of Transport, LTA or any other agency. Check anything important against the official announcements.