23km Rail Corridor! + New Extension!

Hello!!

Since there’s a long weekend ahead, might as well take this time to challenge myself and since the Rail Corridor new extension has recently opened, I decided to walk the entire route from Kranji to Tanjong Pagar!

I started at around 3.45pm and ended at around 8pm. Here’s some things to note before you go!

#1:

If you are planning to around mid-afternoon, BRING AN UMBRELLA 🌂 if you don’t want to get sunburn. The weather isn’t a joke, it was really scorching hot especially the current period. Apply sunblock too!!

#2 :

Bring a 1-1.5litre water bottle/ drinks! 💦 It’s crucial to stay hydrated throughout the walk, this keeps my energy level up as well and less lethargic when I take sips of water along the way. There’s a water cooler for you to refill your bottle once you reach midway of the railway corridor track area.

#3 :

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!!

#4:

MOST IMPT POINT ‼️ BRING TORCHLIGHT 🔦!!! Once evening hits, that’s when the real adventure begins. It starts to get creepy (especially under bridges) and because there’s no lamppost/light along the way and everything becomes pitch black when it’s around 7+pm. The torchlight on the phone is not sufficient. I brought my bicycle light and it works well!

—> I encountered a snake nearing the end… if I didn’t have my torchlight I wouldn’t even have notice it, much less being able to maintain a distance to avoid it and let it slowly move away. Wouldn’t want to imagine what would have happened otherwise ☠️

Overall, I really enjoyed the experience!! While I definitely felt tired halfway (yep I did think of giving up at some point), but once you get the momentum in, just keep on going and you’ll make it! My thighs and feet were aching right after its much better after a night rest! Do give it a shot, it’s gonna be a worthwhile & rewarding experience :D

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