RTS Link: questions and answers

February 2027 is the target. No exact day has been published. It was announced on 2 October 2026 by LTA and Malaysia's Ministry of Transport. The opening was earlier planned for the end of 2026, then January 2027.

It could. The target depends on independent safety certification and final approvals from both governments. Testing and trial runs are due to finish by 31 December 2026. Construction is described as substantially complete, so the risk is in approvals. Both governments want services running before Hari Raya 2027.

Not announced. Anthony Loke said on 20 October 2026 that fares should be announced jointly by the end of 2026, before service starts. The S$5 to S$7 estimates online come from a February 2026 remark, not a decision.

Not published. Both sides have said the exchange rate is one of the things being considered.

Not confirmed. Reports point to the line's own system plus contactless bank cards, but there's nothing official yet. Don't assume your current card works.

Not announced. For a daily commuter, first and last train times may matter more than the fare.

About five minutes from Woodlands North to Bukit Chagar, over 4 km. Getting to the station and immigration take longer than the ride.

No. You clear both Singapore and Malaysia at the station you leave from and walk straight out on arrival.

Yes. It's an international border crossing, and the usual rules apply whatever transport you use. Check current requirements before you travel.

Up to 10,000 passengers an hour in each direction. About 350,000 people cross the Causeway every day.

It depends. One person crossing at peak hours will usually do better on the train. A family of five doing a weekend shopping run might still prefer the car. The calculator on our sister site works it out.

It's due to stop within six months of the RTS Link starting passenger service.

No. Cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses keep using it. The RTS is an extra option for people without a vehicle.

No one can say for sure in advance. What you can do is watch what people actually pay. The Woodlands prices page shows real HDB resale transactions.

RTS Operations Pte Ltd, a joint venture of Prasarana Malaysia (52%) and SMRT Corporation (48%). LTA and Malaysia's Ministry of Transport are the two authorities.

At Wadi Hana in Johor Bahru.

No. It's an independent guide with no connection to LTA, RTS Operations, Prasarana, SMRT, Malaysia's Ministry of Transport or any other agency. Check anything important against the official announcements.