The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has voiced concern over potential site visitors congestion as soon as the Johor Baru-Singapore Fast Transit System (RTS) Hyperlink commences operations, reported Information Straits Instances.
There has not been a complete answer introduced to deal with the anticipated enhance in site visitors notably across the Bukit Chagar space, Tunku Ismail stated in an announcement.
“I’m deeply involved in regards to the site visitors congestion that’s anticipated to come up as soon as the RTS Hyperlink begins operation. To this point, no complete answer has been introduced to accommodate the anticipated enhance in site visitors, together with the implementation of an elevated autonomous rail transit (ART) system or different various transport choices across the Bukit Chagar space,” he stated.
“The federal authorities has said that there are inadequate funds to cowl upkeep prices ought to a totally elevated system be carried out. But, Penang has been in a position to safe the LRT mission, which is considerably dearer than the ART system,” Tunku Ismail continued.
The primary practice set for the RTS Hyperlink was delivered to Singapore earlier this 12 months, with testing on the Singapore Rail Take a look at Centre (SRTC) facility anticipated to conclude in late-2025. This shall be adopted by service simulation trials between Woodlands North in Singapore and Bukit Chagar in Johor, till the third quarter of 2026.
Constructed by China Railway Rolling Inventory Company (CRRC) Zuzhou Locomotive, every practice has an optimum capability of 607 passengers, with a most capability of 1,087 passengers. Every practice automobile is supplied with 32 seats, together with 4 foldable ones to accommodate wheelchairs, prams, or baggage.
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