Malaysia’s Parliament has tabled the RTS Link Bill 2026 to provide the legal framework for the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, including provisions for joint Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) operations at Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru and Woodlands North in Singapore. As the 4 km cross-border rail project approaches completion, authorities are assessing last-mile transport capacity at Bukit Chagar station to accommodate projected peak-hour passenger volumes.
The RTS Link comprises a two-station system connecting Bukit Chagar and Woodlands North, designed to handle high passenger throughput during peak commuting periods. Estimates indicate that peak volumes could reach up to 30,000 passengers per hour when combined with existing bus, taxi and e-hailing flows. Authorities are reviewing pedestrian circulation space, curbside capacity, transfer facilities and feeder service integration to ensure smooth dispersal from the station to surrounding areas.
The RTS Link is a bilateral infrastructure project between Malaysia and Singapore aimed at strengthening cross-border mobility and reducing congestion at existing checkpoints. The project forms part of broader transport integration efforts in Johor Bahru, with supporting road, feeder bus and urban redevelopment works planned around the Bukit Chagar transport hub. Operational readiness measures, including phased commissioning and crowd management systems, are expected to be finalised ahead of full service commencement.
