Singapore, 2 February 2021 – The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the second civil contract for the construction of Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch) at a contract value of around S$180 million.
This contract covers the construction of the RTS Link viaduct and tunnels in Singapore. The viaduct will stand above the straits of Johor within Singapore’s territory at a height of 25 metres. It will then continue inland via underground tunnels that connect to the RTS Link Woodlands North station.
China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch) has 15 years of experience in infrastructure construction, specialising in large-scale rail, road and bridge projects. It has previously completed rail projects in other countries such as China and Kenya. The company is also currently constructing the Boon Lay station on the Jurong Region Line.
Construction for the RTS Link viaduct and tunnels is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2021. The first civil contract to construct the RTS Link Woodlands North station, tunnels and the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) building in Singapore was awarded on 26 November 2020. The RTS Link is expected to commence passenger service in end 2026.
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The RTS Link will have a large capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour. Passengers will enjoy a fast and seamless travelling experience and a journey time of about five minutes between Singapore terminus at Woodland North Station and the Malaysia terminus at Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru.
Source: LTA
