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Malaysia's Transport Minister says diesel trains operating the Southern Shuttle between Johor Bahru, Kulai, and Pasir Gudang are temporary. New electric trains will replace them once available, with annual subsidies of RM11-15 million supporting the service.
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Johor's chief minister is pressing the federal government to accelerate development of Johor Bahru's rapid transit infrastructure, warning that delays could undermine the region's economic competitiveness as the RTS Link nears completion.
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has stressed that the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project is vital for preventing traffic gridlock in Johor Bahru when the Singapore RTS Link begins operations in 2025.