Futuristic RTS Link Train From Singapore To Johor Bahru

Image Credit: Ministry of Transport, Singapore via Facebook

We know many families in our community can’t live without travelling. There is excellent – and the most futuristic – news for you! Can you imagine a journey from Singapore to Johor Bahru (or vice versa) in just 5 minutes? Sounds impossible? Well, the future is almost here since Singapore and Malaysia unveiled the First Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Train. Did we mention that each train will be fully automated, that is, driverless? Let’s check out all the information with the BusyKidd team!

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30 June 2025 became the next step in the future of transportation since the 1st of 8 driverless trains intended to serve the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link was introduced in the Little Red Dot. RTS Link is aimed to provide the fastest and most convenient connection between Woodlands North in Singapore to Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru – from the end of 2026/beginning of 2027.

Each 76.5-metre-long, 4-car RTS train will have an optimal capacity of 607 travelers and a maximum capacity of 1,087. The train is designed to be totally accessible and safe for all travelers. It will accelerate to 80 km/h and cover a 4km distance in just 5 minutes! Just imagine – the system will carry up to 10 thousand people an hour in each direction! Wow, that sounds amazing! You may ask, what about immigration clearance? Passengers will undergo immigration clearance at the point of departure – so no more double immigration checks!

Image Credit: Ministry of Transport, Singapore via Facebook

All travelers will be able to take advantage of this futuristic shuttle service from 6 AM to midnight daily. A planned peak-hour frequency will be 3.6 minutes.

The first RTS link train that arrived in Singapore is expected to undergo tests now. In the meantime, four more trains are currently being assembled in Malaysia as of today.

This project aims to become a turning point upon completion, ensuring the fastest, most comfortable, and most convenient cross-border experience for everyone, whether you are heading to work, planning a shopping weekend, travelling with your family, etc.

We already can’t wait to take a futuristic journey on this cutting-edge RTS link train. And what about you?