SINGAPORE: The Johor Bahru–Singapore Speedy Transit System (RTS) challenge has reached one other important milestone, with the primary prepare efficiently finishing off-site system integration testing on the Singapore Railway Check Centre.
In a Fb put up, Singapore’s public transport operator SMRT introduced that the board of administrators and administration of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Speedy Transit System (RTS) Company hosted the primary off-site system integration take a look at of a prepare on the take a look at centre final week.
In line with SMRT, this take a look at is a vital step in validating the prepare system’s total performance and figuring out potential points early. By simulating actual prepare operations, engineers can acquire a deeper understanding of how the varied subsystems work together and guarantee smoother efficiency throughout future operations.
In the meantime, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who inspected the RTS challenge web site in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru yesterday (Nov 3), mentioned that Malaysia will start take a look at runs of the brand new trains this month. The trains are anticipated to reach in Johor Bahru in the course of November, with preliminary testing scheduled to start between mid-November and December.
The minister added that full-scale testing is predicted to happen in July subsequent yr, with the Malaysian contractor working arduous to finish development by the tip of 2026. The challenge is on observe to start passenger operations in January 2027.
The general progress of the RTS Hyperlink stands at about 65% completion, and the authorities goal to conduct a “fault-free run” in July 2026, as the following key step in the direction of operational readiness.
