How do you get to the rifle range Link?
As ulu as it may sound, Rifle Range Road is in fact extremely accessible by public transport. After you exit King Albert Park Station (Downtown Line), it’s just a five to ten minutes walk to the entrance. You will definitely not miss it since the ‘insta-famous’ railway bridge is located right next to it as well.
When did Bukit Timah railway station close?
1 July 2011
Bukit Timah railway station
Bukit Timah | |
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Opened | 3 May 1932 |
Closed | 1 July 2011 |
Electrified | No |
Original company | Keretapi Tanah Melayu |
Where does the Rail Corridor start and end?
The Rail Corridor starts near the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in Outram and finishes in the north of Singapore near Kranji MRT station.
Where does the Green Corridor walk start?
The Green Corridor The trail goes from Kranji to Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, Holland, Tanglin and finally ending at Alexandra. you can still explore the corridor through a mix of dirt paths, designated pavements and remnants of the railway tracks.
Can you cycle rifle range Link?
Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Trail can be done in reverse (MacRitchie Reservoir to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve).
How long is the Bukit Timah railway?
Spanning 45-metres long, the bridge is part of Singapore’s Green Corridor (also known as Rail Corridor). The nature trail of over 20km used to be part of Malaysia’s KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu) railway line connecting Singapore and Malaysia.
What line is Bukit Timah MRT?
The Downtown Line
The Downtown Line (DTL) is Singapore’s fifth MRT line and a game changer for public transport in Singapore. DTL reaches out to residential areas such as Bukit Panjang, Bukit Timah, MacPherson and Bedok Reservoir that were previously not served by the MRT.
How do I access the Rail Corridor?
The rail corridor is now open from Jalan Kilang Barat (off Jalan Bukit Merah) via Ghim Moh to Hillview / Rail Mall. Various points of the trail are accessible by MRT and bus and there are excellent food places along the way for you to try. The length is about 10km. The walk should take about 2.5 hours.
How long is the Rail Corridor walk?
The four-kilometre stretch features restored landmark bridges and elements such as new entry points including two that are wheelchair-accessible and a pedestrian underpass. Besides its lush natural landscapes, the Rail Corridor is also known for its rich heritage.
How old is the Bukit Timah Railway?
They were opened in 1932 as part of the KTM railway line and was designed by United Engineers, one of Singapore’s pioneer engineering companies.
Where can I take the downtown line?
Stations
Station code | Station name | Interchange; Adjacent transportation |
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DT14 EW12 | Bugis | East West Line |
DT15 CC4 | Promenade | Circle Line ― Marina Centre |
DT16 CE1 | Bayfront | Circle Line |
DT17 | Downtown | — |
How many stations does the downtown line have?
Fully underground, DTL3 comprises 16 stations, including three interchange stations: MacPherson, Tampines and Expo.
Where is Bukit Timah railway station?
The original Bukit Timah Railway Station was a wooden construction at Pei Wah Avenue on the 1903 line from Woodlands to Singapore (River Valley Road) via Newton.
How did the railway affect Bukit Timah’s growth?
Much like the effect of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines today, the railway precipitated the growth of Bukit Timah as a residential suburb.
What is the history of Bukit Timah?
About Bukit Timah Railway Station Bukit Timah Railway Station was a railway station owned by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), the main railway operator in Malaysia. It opened on the now defunct Tank Road mainline in 1903 and was rebuilt on the current Singapore-Johor Bahru KTM Inter-city mainline in 1932.
Where is the easiest way to climb Bukit Timah?
One is steep and next to the side of the bridge over Upper Bukit Timah road, and has a concrete ramp and then a short scramble over stones by the tracks. The second option is easier but more muddy, about 50m further south as you follow the tracks.