Jul 22, 2024 06:05 PM
Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone
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The RTS Link, seen here in an artist rendering, will have the capacity to handle 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Photo: Singapore Land Transport Authority
(Nikkei Asia) — Singapore and the southern Malaysian state of Johor are strengthening cross-border economic cooperation, with an upcoming commuter rail line set to boost the flow of people and goods and plans in the works for a vast special economic zone.
The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is about 80% complete and is scheduled to start operating in late 2026. Essentially a shuttle between two stations, the line is only 4 kilometers long but will help to ease congestion at border crossings.
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