Alternative Singapore: Sunset Way Train tracks

Sunset way train tracks are part of a now-defunct railway that used to ply between Malaysia and Singapore. 
Text and pictures credit to Francis Lim, the boyfriend ;)

How to go: The tracks extend over Sungei Ulu pandan. The nearest way to get to the tracks via public transport is to take 185 or 189, get off at Clementi Ave 6 or buses 52, 99, 105, 106, 173, 183, 188, or 963, getting off at after toh tuck avenue and walking the last bit up. Another way is to drop off at Sunset way Blk 109 (buses 2, 61, 74, 74e, 75, 151, 154 and 184), have lunch at the tasty Kim's family restaurant (Korean) or ice cream at the Daily scoop, and to take a leisurely stroll to the tracks. 

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Alternative Singapore: Bukit Timah Railway Station

Bukit Timah Railway Station is a crossing loop railway station located along Bukit Timah Road, in Singapore, operated by the KTM Railway. In older days, it serves as a popular form of transportation for locals traveling to and fro Singapore and Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru). It is now a conserved building open to visitors. 

How to go: The railway station is easily accesible via one of the many bus services that serve Dunearn road/bukit timah road. Bus services include bus 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 171, 174, 563, 852, 961, 961C and 970. Alight at the bus stop at The Sterling and walk up a small slope from the main road to the railway station. 

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