Sneak peek at completed RTS Link Woodlands North station
The RTS Link Woodlands North station in Singapore is complete, marking a key milestone for the cross-border rail project connecting Singapore and Malaysia. The line is expected to begin operations in 2027, significantly reducing travel time between the two countries.
Why it matters
The project represents a major infrastructure development aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration in Southeast Asia.
Listen Summarise The RTS Link Woodlands North station in Singapore is completed, enabling cross-border travel to Johor Bahru in about five minutes, with operations expected to start in 2027. The station is underground, connected to the Thomson-East Coast MRT line, featuring nature-inspired design and advanced construction techniques to reduce vibration. The RTS Link will have a daily ridership of 40,000 and peak capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour, with security checks and seamless integration between Singapore and Malaysia. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Travellers are one step closer to faster cross-border trips following the completion of the RTS Link Woodlands North station on Sept 4, almost six years after construction of the station officially started in 2021.
The milestone was announced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) t hat day , keeping the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link on track to begin operations in 2027 .
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