Singaporeans can now use Former KTM Railway Stations for Ad-Hoc events

04.04.2012

The public can now make use of the two former Malayan Railways RTM stations at Bukit Timah and Tanjong Pagar for ad-hoc activities and events.
The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said it hopes such events and activities will inject vibrancy and life to the two buildings and the surrounding area.
SLA said over the past few months, it has received several requests from the public to use both railway stations for community events, sports activities and exhibitions.
The first event to be staged at the former Tanjong Pagar station is a fashion show on April 25. The event is organised by Female and Nuyou magazines.
Other events being planned include exhibitions and art performances. 

Both stations were on land formerly occupied by Malayan Railways KTM.
Since the land was returned to the Singapore Government in July 2011, SLA has carried out improvement works at the sites.

The Tanjong Pagar railway station has been gazetted as a national monument, while the Bukit Timah railway station has been conserved.
SLA is carrying out improvement works at three sites along the 26-kilometre Rail Corridor and adjacent vacant state land which have been identified for interim community use in January.
The sites, which are located near Jalan Hang Jebat, Ghim Moh Road and Kampong Bahru Flyover, will be progressively opened to the public from April.