The return of the former railway land presents a unique opportunity for a comprehensive review of our plans for the land together with the surrounding areas. Stretching approximately 24 kilometres as an almost seamless corridor from Woodlands to Tanjong Pagar, the former railway line can be joined in future to the larger park connector network and the future 150 kilometre round island route.

We agree with the many suggestions we have received from the public on how to make use of this unique linkage to encourage community activities and foster community bonding.

In planning the future development of the former railway land, there is great potential to integrate the greenery and heritage structures with new developments along the railway land, as seen from similar successful overseas projects, such as the High Line in New York City and the Promenade Plantée in Paris. For more information on these projects, click here.

The High Line, New York City

Promenade Plantee, Paris

This project will offer new choices in outdoor recreation and leisure activities for the community. We hope that it will encourage people to explore parts of Singapore that was less accessible before. For example, the railway corridor can bring you from Tanjong Pagar right to the doorstep of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve without having to cross any roads! You can also expect to enjoy the rich heritage landmarks along the rail corridor, including significant World War II sites such as the Ford Factory, Bukit Timah battle site and the Kranji War Memorial.