Design For JB-S’pore RTS Link Bukit Chagar Station Unveiled On 19 Feb
The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is a highly-anticipated project that’s slated to ease traffic congestion on the Causeway.
S’pore-JB RTS Link To Begin Construction In Early 2021, Siam Causeway Traffic For Future Trips
Though passenger service is only expected to commence in late-2026, people from both sides of the Causeway are already looking forward to the convenience that it’ll bring.
On Friday (19 Feb), the design of the Bukit Chagar Station in Johor Bahru (JB) was revealed.
Featuring what looks to be a helix, the station bears an uncanny resemblance to the famous bridge near Marina Bay Sands.
MRT Corp announces winning design for Bukit Chagar Station
On Friday (19 Feb), Malaysian state-owned transport company MRT Corp took to Facebook to announce the winning design of the Bukit Chagar station.
The station near the Sultan Iskandar CIQ Building is 1 of 2 forming the JB-S’pore RTS Link.
Designed by an architect named Chin Yee Chong, the sketch features a futuristic helix design that runs throughout the length of the station.
Not sure about you, but it certainly reminds us of the Helix Bridge at the Promenade.
Or this DNA helix from our Biology textbooks.
The station comes to life at night, when the helix spirals light up with vibrant colours.
The interior of the station also follows the futuristic theme, with a brightly-lit platform that looks straight out of a Sci-Fi movie.
Similar to the exterior, the platform puts on a dazzling light display when the Sun goes to rest.
Tribute to close relationship between JB & Singapore
According to MRT Corp, the winning design will make use of a number of green features as well as “light-weight composite materials”.
Aptly named “The Integration of Two”, the design also pays tribute to the close relationship that JB and Singapore has.
The design was also extra symbolic and meaningful, given that the firm responsible for it was from JB.
Excitement for RTS Link’s opening
Seeing the design in picture is already enough to get us excited. We can’t wait for leisure travel to resume and for the RTS Link to complete, so we can see it in person.
More importantly, we hope the RTS Link will fulfil its purpose of easing commutes between JB and Singapore in time to come.
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