Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Retention of Shuttle Tebrau Service After Commencement of Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider retaining the current Shuttle Tebrau service after the commencement of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link to enable an alternative cross-border travel option and, if not, why not.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     On the KTM Tebrau shuttle, Singapore and Malaysia have an agreement that all KTMB railway services in Singapore will cease operations within six months from the commencement of passenger services for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link).

2.     The RTS Link will have a peak capacity of 10,000 people per hour per direction. In comparison, the KTM Tebrau shuttle currently has a maximum capacity of less than 10,000 people per day. Beyond the RTS Link, cross-border bus and ferry services will continue to be available to commuters after RTS Link service commencement, as alternative travel modes.