About Bukit Timah Railway Station
Bukit Timah Railway Station is a conserved former railway station located along the Rail Corridor in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Built in 1932 to serve the Singapore-Kranji Railway line, it operated until the railway ceased in 2011. Restored and reopened in 2022 as a community node, it retains its original station building, platforms, tracks and signalling equipment. It now functions as a heritage landmark, exhibition space and recreational gateway for Rail Corridor visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a restored single-storey station building with original architectural features, preserved platforms and railway tracks, and historic signalling equipment. The site includes an indoor exhibition gallery detailing railway history, a cafe, and open lawn areas. It sits along the central section of the Rail Corridor, surrounded by greenery, with pedestrian and cycling paths continuing north and south. The area is suitable for sightseeing, photography and short walks.
Key highlights
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Original 1932 station building conserved and restored
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Preserved railway platforms, tracks and manual signalling equipment
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Exhibition gallery on Singapore's railway history
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Community node and gateway to the Rail Corridor
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Heritage-themed cafe within the station compound
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Access to cycling and walking trails along the former railway line
History of Bukit Timah Railway Station
Built in 1932 as part of the Singapore-Kranji Railway operated by the Federated Malay States Railways, later Keretapi Tanah Melayu. It served as an interchange for the Jurong Railway Line from 1965 to the 1990s. Railway operations ceased on 30 June 2011, and the building and 6.5m on either side of the tracks were gazetted for conservation. Restored by the National Parks Board and reopened on 1 July 2022 as a community node of the Rail Corridor.
Culture & Context
A landmark of Singapore's railway heritage, representing the island's former rail connectivity to Malaysia. It serves as an educational and community heritage site along the Rail Corridor, preserving railway architecture and artefacts for public appreciation.
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