Jacobs Secures Consultant Role on Malaysia-Singapore Rapid Transit System

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May 05, 2021, 07:45 ET

DALLAS, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by RTS Operations Sdn Bhd to deliver systems consultancy services to help shape the future of rapid transit between Malaysia and Singapore and redefine the travel experience of tens of thousands of passengers who make the trip between the two cities across the strait on a daily basis.

As systems consultant, Jacobs will leverage leading digital design, compliance and risk management, and asset management tools to deliver consultancy services for the design, manufacturing, delivery, testing and commissioning of all systems for a new 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) light rail line – the Johor Bahru to Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The Link will provide a vital second rail crossing across the Johor Straits and support a peak capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction, helping ease current congestion at existing border entry points, improving cross-border connectivity and bolstering economic activity in the region.

"This appointment creates an opportunity for Jacobs to drive strong social value through our solution by helping address the existing mobility challenges between Singapore and Johor Bahru," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Executive Vice President Patrick Hill. "The project will not only provide a more connected, comfortable and seamless traveling experience for people traveling between the neighboring countries but will also help boost tourism and real estate industries in key city precincts in both cities, generating positive economic impact."

Malaysia's Transport Authority expects the completed station in Bukit Chagar to bring about an additional 15,000 jobs for Malaysians. The project is also expected to create 1,500 new jobs during construction, contributing to economic recovery post COVID. The project is being jointly funded by the Singapore and Malaysia governments and is projected to cost $3.37 billion (RM $13.7 billion). The RTS Link is slated to be operational by the end of 2026.

"We trust Jacobs' appointment as one of the project stakeholders will benefit the RTS project," said RTS Operations Chief Executive Officer Shamsul Rizal Mohd Yusof. "We look forward to leveraging their experience in rail and infrastructure solutions to harmonize the systems engineering requirements in both Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia."

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