JOHOR BAHRU, April 27 – Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced plans to introduce Komuter service to complement the upcoming Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) Project, slated for full operation by January 1, 2027. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, particularly for residents in areas lacking railway access. Loke highlighted the integration of the RTS Link Station in Bukit Chagar with the Gemas-Johor Baru Electrified Double Tracking Train Project as a pivotal step towards facilitating seamless travel.
He emphasized the significance of extending the Komuter service to Bukit Chagar, enabling commuters from Senai, Kluang, and Kulai to access the RTS Link and travel to Singapore. Addressing the media after a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony, Loke underscored the Bukit Chagar area’s role as a pivotal transport hub in Johor. He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to promoting public transport usage, aligning with the vision of establishing Bukit Chagar as a central node for diverse transportation systems in the state.
