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Woodlands Town Guide 2026: RTS Link, Woodlands Regional Centre, Malls, Parks & HDB Prices

2026 guide to Woodlands covering Woodlands Regional Centre, the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link, Woodlands MRT, Causeway Point, Waterfront Park, Republic Polytechnic and HDB resale prices.

Statutory Overview & Urban Master Plan Framework

Woodlands is a major northern residential and economic hub in Singapore's North Region. The Woodlands planning area had more than 250,000 residents in June 2025, making it one of the country's five planning areas with more than 250,000 residents. The town is anchored by Woodlands Regional Centre, Woodlands MRT NS9/TE2, Causeway Point, Woodlands Checkpoint and the developing Woodlands North Coast and Northern Gateway. The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is under construction and is targeted to begin passenger service at the end of 2026, connecting Woodlands North with Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru in about five minutes. Woodlands Waterfront Park provides an 11-hectare coastal recreation area and a 400-metre jetty overlooking the Straits of Johor, while Republic Polytechnic is one of the town's major educational institutions.

What Woodlands is like

Content

Woodlands is a major northern residential, commercial, and cross-border node (>250,000 residents in June 2025). Features 100-hectare Woodlands Regional Centre (Woodlands Central, Woodlands Gateway, Housing by the Woods, Woodlands Waterfront), Causeway Point, Woods Square, Republic Polytechnic, and the upcoming JB-SG RTS Link (target end-2026).

MRT, bus and future cross-border rail

Mrt Stations

Woodlands

NS9 / TE2

North-South Line & Thomson-East Coast Line Interchange

Connected to Woodlands Bus Interchange and Causeway Point.

Woodlands North

TE1

Thomson-East Coast Line

Future connection point for the RTS Link station.

Woodlands South

TE3

Thomson-East Coast Line

Serves southern Woodlands residential & industrial areas.

Marsiling

NS8

North-South Line

Serves Marsiling precinct.

Admiralty

NS10

North-South Line

Serves Admiralty precinct.

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link (Target End-2026)

Status

Under construction

Target Passenger Service

End-2026

Route

Woodlands North (Singapore) to Bukit Chagar (Johor Bahru)

Length

4 kilometres

Journey Time

About 5 minutes

Capacity

Up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction during peak periods

Ciq Facilities

Co-located Customs, Immigration & Quarantine at termini (single clearance).

Woodlands Regional Centre

Scale

100 hectares

Role

Economic hub of Northern Gateway (Woodlands Central & Gateway).

Causeway Point & Woods Square

Causeway Point

Flagship northern suburban shopping mall connected to Woodlands MRT.

Woods Square

Integrated office and commercial development.

Woodlands Waterfront Park & Jetty

Size

11 hectares (Open 24 hours)

Jetty

400-metre jetty extending into Straits of Johor (Northernmost point of SG mainland).

Education in Woodlands

Educational Institutions

•Republic Polytechnic

•Singapore Sports School

•Innova Junior College

•Si Ling Primary School

•Riverside Secondary School

HDB resale prices in Woodlands

Reference Period

2nd Quarter 2026

Source Type

HDB median resale prices by town and flat type (data.gov.sg)

HDB Resale Median Price Table (1Q 2026)

Flat Type	Median Resale Price (1Q 2026)
3-room	S$428,900
4-room	S$550,000
5-room	S$655,000
Executive	S$916,500

Interpretation

HDB's registered median resale prices for 2Q 2026.

Important HDB Resale Buyer Considerations

•Compare actual transaction records for flats with similar floor height, lease, and location.

•Verify flat's specific monthly EIP/SPR quota status.

•Obtain an approved HFE letter prior to securing seller's Option to Purchase.

Hdb Resale Guidance

Check the specific flat

Review flat type, size, lease, location, and EIP/SPR quota.

Obtain approved HFE letter

Required before securing seller's Option to Purchase.

Benchmark with recent transactions

Compare Woodlands Central, Admiralty, and Marsiling resale data.

Review financing & loan caps

Assess HDB loan or bank loan options via HFE.

Complete resale application

Submit OTP via HDB Flat Portal.

Visitor Route

Start at Woodlands MRT & Causeway Point

Arrive via NS9 / TE2 and explore Causeway Point and Woods Square.

Visit Republic Polytechnic

Walk near Republic Poly campus in Woodlands North.

Explore Woodlands Waterfront Park & Jetty

Walk the 11-hectare park and 400-metre jetty overlooking Johor.

See Woodlands North MRT (TE1) & RTS Link Construction Site

View the future RTS Link terminal site (target passenger service end-2026).

Explore Admiralty & Marsiling Neighbourhoods

Visit Admiralty NS10 or Marsiling NS8 hawker centres and parks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Woodlands is known for its major northern HDB town, Woodlands Regional Centre, Causeway Point, Woodlands Checkpoint, the developing RTS Link connection to Johor Bahru, Republic Polytechnic and Woodlands Waterfront Park.

The RTS Link is a 4-km cross-border rail shuttle connecting Woodlands North in Singapore with Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru. LTA says the train journey will take about five minutes, with peak capacity of up to 10,000 passengers per hour in each direction. Passenger service is targeted for the end of 2026.

Woodlands NS9/TE2 is the main North-South Line and Thomson-East Coast Line interchange. Woodlands North TE1 and Woodlands South TE3 are on the Thomson-East Coast Line, while Marsiling NS8 and Admiralty NS10 serve surrounding Woodlands neighbourhoods on the North-South Line.

The Q2 2026 HDB town medians were S$428,900 for 3-room flats, S$550,000 for 4-room flats, S$655,000 for 5-room flats and S$916,500 for executive flats. These are quarterly median transaction prices, not asking prices or individual-flat valuations.

Woodlands Waterfront Park is an 11-hectare coastal park open 24 hours. Its 400-metre jetty reaches the northernmost point of mainland Singapore and offers views across the Straits of Johor. Fishing is allowed only in designated areas.

Woodlands Regional Centre is a 100-hectare economic hub in the Northern Gateway. URA plans new office, retail, industrial, research, learning, innovation, residential and community spaces over the next 15 years, strengthening links to Johor Bahru and the wider North Region.