PUBLISHED ONApril 04, 2026 2:00 AMBYSean LerThe Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) is on track for opening in January 2027 despite the ongoing global energy crisis, with its fares to be presented to both the Singapore and Malaysian governments in the third quarter of this year, said Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
"So far, I am confident that costs remain within original estimates," Loke said during a site visit at the Bukit Chagar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex on Friday (April 3).
The Malaysia transport minister noted that the project has remained on schedule, with no requests for cost revisions received from contractors involved.
Physical construction is nearly completed, with the project presently focused on installation and integration testing.
Loke also said that installation of e-gates at the ICQ building is complete, with works now turning to the installation of body and baggage scanners.
He added that RTS Link's operator, RTS Operations (RTSO) will be presenting the proposed fare rates to both governments before they are announced.
According to Loke, the presentation is to obtain agreement from the Land Public Transport Agency of Malaysia and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
Earlier in February, Loke had suggested that fares could be priced around $5 to $7 per trip. When asked whether a season pass would be introduced to provide a fixed fare for frequent cross-border travellers, Loke said this is an issue of commercial viability that has to be discussed with RTSO.
Once passenger service begins, the 4km shuttle from Woodlands North station to Bukit Chagar station will operate at a maximum speed of 80kmh and can accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction.
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