JB-SG RTS Link fares to factor in currency exchange – announcement next year; rail system works 50% done

According to a report by Bernama, various factors will be considered to determine the fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit Link (RTS Link), including the difference in currency exchange rate between Malaysia and Singapore.

An announcement of the fares is expected to be made next year, with the RTS Link set to begin operations in January 2027. “There is a process taken into account to determine the fare, not to mention it involves two countries. For now, we cannot share any information but the matter will be announced next year,” said RTS Operation (RTSO) CEO Ahmad Marzuki Ariffin.

“The currency difference will be taken into account, whether the fare is in Malaysian ringgit or Singapore dollars or both, it will be announced later,” he added. RTSO is a joint venture company between Prasarana Malaysia and SMRT Corporation that was established to operate the RTS Link route.

Ahmad also noted that the rail system works on the RTS Link has reached 50% completion. “The installation of the track which began at the Wadi Hana depot here is progressing according to schedule with more than 65% of the work completed, including the installation of track linings, rail tracks and the work of fastening both components with fastening clips,” he said.

“We expect track work to continue towards Woodlands North station in Singapore and is expected to be completed this July. System-related work involving the installation of track power supply components, signalling and communication systems will commence in March,” he continued. The RTS Link will stretch four km from Singapore’s Woodlands North station to Johor’s Bukit Chagar station.

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