SBS Transit, RATP Dev Secure Jurong Region Line Contract
SBS Transit Ltd in partnership with France's RATP Dev, has won a nine-year contract to operate Singapore's Jurong Region Line , with an option to extend by two years, according to a Thursday filing on the Singapore Exchange.The contract, awarded by the Land Transport Authority, will expand SBS Transit's rail network from 83km to 107km.The JRL, featuring 24 stations, will connect key areas in western Singapore, including Jurong Industrial Estate, Nanyang Technological University, and Tengah, with phased openings starting in 2027.The partnership, Singapore One Rail, combines SBS Transit's local expertise with RATP Dev's global experience in automated metro systems. It will employ advanced technologies and establish an innovation lab to enhance the commuter experience.