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16 years & slight delay later, Johor Bahru-S’pore RTS Link coming to pass. Finally.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nadya Pang , as published by Mothership
· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The new target start date is now February 2027, two months later than initially planned. This project has been in development for over 16 years.
A long-awaited transit project is nearing completion. Despite completing system tests and trial runs, a slight delay has occurred. The new target start date is now February 2027, two months later than initially planned.
This project has been in development for over 16 years. Its progress has been slow, but it is now close to becoming a reality. One final step must be taken before it can begin operating.
Further details about this project are available, including information about the companies involved and the remaining requirements for its launch.
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Category: News Published: October 4, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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