# Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link development > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-johor-bahru-singapore-rts-link-development > Updated: 2026-10-28T05:58:51.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link connecting Johor Bahru and Singapore is scheduled to begin operations in February 2027. This timeline follows a joint decision by Malaysian and Singaporean authorities to move the start date from January 2027 to February 2027 to allow for more comprehensive safety assessments and system testing. Testing and preparation efforts include evaluating signaling, passenger management, and train operations under various weather conditions. To ensure safety and crisis management readiness, the two nations have conducted joint security exercises at the RTS Wadi Hana Depot in Johor Bahru. These drills test standard operating procedures for cross-border incidents, such as train fires. In Malaysia, coordination involves the National Security Council and 28 different ministries and agencies. Recent technical preparations include the implementation of automatic gates, scanners, and inspection systems. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: RTS Link Johor Bahru-Singapore to target February 2027 operation The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is on track for a February 2027 launch, with joint security drills underway to test cross-border emergency procedures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rts-link-johor-bahru-singapore-to-target-february-2027-operation ### 2026-10-08: RTS Link Johor Bahru-Singapore operations set for February 2027 The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is set to begin operations in February 2027, allowing extra time for comprehensive safety testing and system integration despite physical construction finishing this year. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rts-link-johor-bahru-singapore-operations-set-for-february-2027 --- Cite as: Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261028-johor-bahru-singapore-rts-link-development