RTS Link Rolling Stock

RTS Link Rolling Stock
In service	End 2026 (projected)
Manufacturer	CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd
Constructed	TBA
Number built	8 trains (4 cars each)
Formation	4 cars per trainset
Operators	RTS Operations Pte Ltd
Depot(s)	Wadi Hana (Johor Bahru)
Line(s) served	Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS Link
Technical Data
Operating speed	80 km/h
Doors	6 per car
Electrification	750V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	Standard Gauge (1435mm)

The RTS Link Rolling Stock (final name TBC) is a light rapid transit train procured for the Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS Link. These electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are projected to enter service in end-2026 with the opening of the RTS Link.

Eight trains were procured, with each train formed of four train cars.

In May 2021, RTS Operations announced that it had awarded the rolling stock tender to CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co Ltd.

Background

As a light rapid transit line, the rolling stock will be similar to that used on the Ampang and Sri Petaling lines in Kuala Lumpur, and the Jurong Region Line in Singapore. According to technical information released by MRT Corp, each four-car train is 76 m in length and 3.86 m in height. The trains have a normal maximum capacity of 605 passengers, and a crush load maximum capacity of 1,069 passengers. Car bodies are made of either lightweight aluminum or stainless steel.

The trains will have stanchions, handrails, and wheelchair spaces (1 per car). Free movement between passenger cars will be possible via walkthrough gangways at all intermediate car ends. Trains will also be driverless, using an Automatic Train Control system, but a manual driving console is also provided at the end of each train.

Each train car has three sets of bi-parting doors on each side with an interior emergency release.

Trains will be built to Standard gauge (1,435 mm). Traction power is delivered via a 3rd rail system, with a conductor rail that supplies 750V DC traction power. Trains are limited to a maximum operating speed of 80 km/h.

Other standard features include ventilation and air-conditioning, an in-saloon and cab front CCTV system, passenger emergency communication facilities, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers.

The first train (Train 01) was fully constructed and assembled in China.

Subsequent trains (Trains 02 – 08) are assembled at CRRC Rolling Stock Center (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd in Batu Gajah, Perak. The trains are assembled in two batches of 3 trains each.

Train Formation

Every car is identified by a four-digit number ranging from 101x to 108x, where the first two digits are always 10, the third digit being the train number, and the last digit x is carriage identifier.

As such, a sample Train 01 will contain the carriage numbers 1011-1012-1013-1014. Depending on the direction of travel, the sequence may be reversed.

Delivery

In June 2025, the Land Transport Authority unveiled the first of 8 RTS Link Train at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC). Train 01 arrived in Singapore in April 2025.

On 15 November 2025, Train 02 was delivered to Wadi Hana Depot.

Off-Site System Integration Test

SRTC was used as part of the Off-Site System Integration Test (OSIT) from December 2024. Key milestones included the first train in April 2025 and dynamic testing beginning in July 2025.

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External Links & References

• Technical Information – MRT Corp (mymrt.com.my) [Accessed 24 Jan 2021]
• Teamwork at RTS Operations key to reaching project milestone – contracts for systems totalling RM1 billion awarded – RTS Operations Pte Ltd
• 【跨越柔佛 连接新马】轨道交通柔新线在中车株洲电力机车厂动态调试 – bilibili
• Land Transport Authority Facebook Post [Accessed 30 Jun 2025]
• RTSO Facebook Post [Accessed 30 Oct 2025]
• Cross-border RTS Link train rolls in for testing – The Star Malaysia

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