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RTS Link Trains Set for December Test Runs in Johor, With First Sets Arriving Mid‑November

Officials say the project remains on schedule toward a planned January 2027 start after systems integration.

Overview

  • Malaysia reports construction milestones on its side with track installation completed, the Wadi Hana depot at 91%, Bukit Chagar station at 73% and the ICQ complex at 76.8%.
  • Initial on‑track tests will proceed without passengers, with the first CRRC-built trains due at the Wadi Hana depot in mid‑November before movements on Johor tracks in December.
  • RTS Operations says systems and operational works are about 65% complete, with broader trial runs expected to begin in July 2026 following integration tests.
  • The 4km link between Woodlands North and Bukit Chagar is designed to carry up to 10,000 passengers an hour each way using eight four‑car train sets.
  • Each train has a standing capacity of 607 and can handle about 1,000 passengers at peak, and the service will use single‑point immigration clearance at departure.