Introduction

Ticket Purchase

• 🌐 Online: Tickets can be purchased online via the KTM website. They are released one month in advance.
• 🛂 Passport: You need to provide your passport number and expiry date when booking online.
• 💳 Payment: Payment can be made via Visa, Mastercard, or Malaysian e-wallets like KTM Wallet, Boost, and Touch 'n Go eWallet.
• 🎟️ Counter: Tickets can also be bought at the train station's ticketing counter, but sales close 20 minutes before departure.
• 👶 Children: Children below the age of 4 travel for free but must be registered at the ticket counter.

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Train Schedule

• 🕒 Singapore to JB: First train at 8:30 AM, last train at 11:45 PM.
• 🕒 JB to Singapore: First train at 5:00 AM, last train at 10:45 PM.
• 📅 Frequency: 13 daily departures from Singapore, 18 from JB.
• ⏱️ Peak Hours: Trains cater to morning and evening crowds, ideal for commuters.
• 🔄 Timings: Trains depart on the dot to ensure timely arrivals.

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Getting to Woodlands CIQ

• 🚇 MRT: Best accessed via Marsiling MRT Station.
• 🚍 Bus: Take bus 856 from Marsiling MRT, or other buses like 170, 178, 903, 911, 912, 913, 950, and NR2.
• 🗺️ Directions: Walk out through Exit C of Marsiling MRT and cross the overhead bridge to the bus stop.
• 🛤️ Proximity: The train station is a short walk from the bus stop at Woodlands Centre Road.

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Onboard Experience

• 🪑 Seating: Free seating across numerous cabins.
• 🍽️ Food: Food and drinks are allowed; consider packing light bites.
• 🚻 Facilities: Toilets are available but basic.
• 🚭 No Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the trains.
• 📸 Photography: Not allowed at the station or on the train for security reasons.

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Arrival in Johor Bahru

• 🛂 Customs: Pass through a separate customs area at JB Sentral.
• 🛍️ Shopping: Directly linked to City Square Mall for immediate shopping and dining options.
• 💱 Money Changer: Available at JB Sentral for currency exchange.
• 🚖 Transport: Taxi stands and bus stops available for further travel within the city.
• 🍽️ Dining: Several dining establishments at the station.

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Tips and Considerations

• 📅 Advance Booking: Tickets sell out quickly on weekends and holidays; book in advance.
• ⏰ Arrival Time: Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to clear customs.
• 📸 No Photography: Strict policy against photography at the station and on the train.
• 💡 Separate Transactions: Purchase tickets in separate transactions to save on currency exchange rates.
• 📱 E-Tickets: Screenshot your e-tickets in case of no roaming data in Malaysia.

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