**New Train Lines Connecting Singapore and Malaysia to Launch Next Year**
Singapore and Malaysia will launch two new train lines connecting the two countries in 2026. The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) and the Singapore-Johor Bahru High-Speed Rail (HSR) will significantly improve transportation and connectivity between the two countries.
**Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)**
The RTS is a 4km light rail transit system that will connect Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Woodlands, Singapore. The line will have four stations, two in Singapore and two in Malaysia. Construction of the RTS is expected to begin in 2023 and be completed by 2026.
The RTS will provide a convenient and efficient way for people to travel between Johor Bahru and Singapore. The journey time between the two stations will be less than 10 minutes. The RTS is also expected to reduce traffic congestion at the Causeway, which is the current main crossing point between Singapore and Malaysia.
**Singapore-Johor Bahru High-Speed Rail (HSR)**
The HSR is a 350km high-speed rail line that will connect Singapore to Johor Bahru. The line will have six stations, three in Singapore and three in Malaysia. Construction of the HSR is expected to begin in 2023 and be completed by 2026.
The HSR will provide a high-speed connection between Singapore and Johor Bahru. The journey time between the two cities will be less than 90 minutes. The HSR is expected to boost economic growth in both Singapore and Malaysia by improving trade and investment opportunities.
The launch of the RTS and HSR in 2026 will mark a significant milestone in the transportation and connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia. The two new train lines will provide a convenient, efficient, and high-speed way for people to travel between the two countries, and will also boost economic growth in the region..
