Rail Corridor (ft. Trail from Buona Vista to Hillview)

With the cessation of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) train service in 2011 from Woodlands in the north to Tanjong Pagar in the south of Singapore, this 24 km stretch of railway corridor had since been re-purposed and described by the National Parks as "a continuous green passage that allows wildlife movement between major green spaces. It also serves as a recreational corridor for all members of the public."

The railway tracks and sleepers have been removed except for those along the truss bridges and Bukit Timah Railway Station (and, possibly, at Tanjong Pagar Station, which has been gazetted as a national monument and currently undergoing restoration for completion by 2026).

Click here for National Parks' map of the Railway Corridor and the various entry points for you to access and explore on foot or bicycle. As the terrain is relatively rough, roller blade and skateboard are ruled out. Pets are allowed though.

Here are some pictures of the trail from Buona Vista to Hillview and you will see why Rail Corridor is often labelled as 'Green Corridor'.

Take the MRT train and alight at Buona Vista station. 

Head for Exit C as follows:

Look for the following underpass and proceed through it.

Keep walking along this path and you will reach the Rail Corridor. 

Turn left in the direction of Woodlands for your Hillview destination. 

Keep left and enjoy the lush greenery along both sides of the pavement with a mindfulness nature-bath. Wear a hat for some shade, stay hydrated with bottled water, and bring along a brolly or poncho in case of rain. No need for any insect repellant.

A resident in its natural habitat.

Bukit Timah Railway Station

Bukit Timah Truss Bridge

Further along after Bukit Timah Railway Station, the path is coarser with pebbles and you can feel the crunch under your feet as you walk towards Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge.

Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge

After crossing the Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge, keep a lookout for an overhead bridge to your right which will bring you to Rail Mall and nearby Hillview MRT Station.

To chill after your walk, my recommendation would be for you to take the MRT train from Hillview Station to Beauty World Station, which is one-stop away. 

Alight at Beauty World Station and head towards Beauty World Centre (next to Beauty World Plaza) for a wide selection of food and drinks from various outlets, including a hawker centre at Level 4 rooftop for a unique experience. 

Rooftop (Level 4) Beauty World Food Centre

Click here for 15 Beauty World food gems to explore.

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