Rail Corridor

In shortRail Corridor is free to enter and open 24 hours. Checked October 2026.

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Duration

Half day

The take

The old KTM railway line to Malaysia, now a green path for walking and cycling. It runs end to end rather than in a loop, so pick a stretch and plan how you'll get back. For photos, aim for Bukit Timah Railway Station.

Good to know

Free linear greenway, 24km end to end

Bukit Timah Railway Station sits at the midpoint

Bikes for rent near Bukit Timah hill; the full 24km is a long ride

Finding it: Bukit Timah Railway Station, or the Tanjong Pagar or Kranji ends if you're doing one stretch

Hours checked October 2026

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Before you go

Which part of the Rail Corridor is closed?

The southern stretch from Henderson Road to Spooner Road is closed for trail rebuilding, and NParks expects it to reopen by July 2027. The section from Jalan Kilang Barat to Henderson Road is open. Walking, jogging and cycling are not allowed inside the closed stretch, so follow the marked detours on public roads.

Sources: National Parks BoardChecked November 2026

Is the Rail Corridor lit at night?

No, the Rail Corridor is unlit on purpose, so nocturnal wildlife can move along it. Lighting is limited to certain access points and the walkways and benches leading to the public restrooms and Bukit Timah Railway Station. Plan to finish your walk in daylight, and shelter during bad weather instead of entering forested areas.

Sources: National Parks Board

What are the cycling rules on the Rail Corridor?

Cyclists keep to a 10km/h speed limit, ring a bell when overtaking and dismount to push their bicycles across the bridges. Everyone keeps left. Motorised PMDs and PABs are allowed only on certain paths, and the Cycling Routes tab in NParks' app shows which ones.

Sources: National Parks BoardChecked November 2026