Following our trip to Tanjong Pagar Railway station, we embark on our maiden train trip to Johor. (we have only taken MRT and LRTs in Singapore)
We can hear the whistle, and we boarded the 0845 train.
(for short trips, tickets are only on sale on the day itself)
Train is noisy, air is a bit stuffy, but hey, this is a NEW experience 
Daddy would prefer to have a non-aircondition cabin, so we can smell the dungs, the soot, the “outdoor freshness”.
Some familiar landmarks, nice perspectives from the train’s angle.
Do you know that the kiddos at Alexandra Hospital’s childcare can view the trains from their school? Cool.
History has forgotten about Bukit Timah railway station.
We did not know this station even Exist !
After numerous vegetation, we reach Woodlands for immigration checks.
Daddy was caught snapping photos, and had to “delete” them on the spot.
We normally cross the causeway on buses or car
Arrival Johor Sentral station. Time is 0930, our train ride took only 45 min.
Hassle free and jam free!
Since shopping centres open at 1000, we went searching for breakfast.
Two shopping centres are nearby, Kotaraya and City Square.
Heading back, we can only get the tickets 30 min before train arrival.
If train is full house, we might have to take bus 171 back to Kranji MRT, or even hire a taxi back to Woodlands.
We took some more photos of Johor’s historic railway station.
Coincidentally, today is also Johor Sentral’s last day of operation.
You may want to read about the story –> SinChew’s report .
Balek Kampong (back home to Singapore)
Video : Train departs for Singapore
Some more sightings along the way.
Wei and Kang had enjoyed their journey. They get a train ride, buy toys, and can skip school!
We had a lot of fun on this trip, mostly savouring the railway experience.
Maybe we will go further KL, or Kuantan next time
(Daddy told kids maybe they can ride all the way to Tibet in 20 years)
(Daddy told kids maybe they can ride all the way to Tibet in 20 years)
Tips :
1. Tickets prices are $3 for adult, and $2 kids.
2. If driving, carpark rate at Tanjong Pagar is $6 per entry, and $10 if you exceed 6 hours.
3. We need to disembark at Woodlands custom for immigration checks.
4. Remember to stamp your passport and white cards at Johor customs (we forgot, but were let off with a warning..phew)..
5. Return tickets are only available 30min before train stops.
6. For first time visit, we recommend you hop on the 0845, and 1530 rides.
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** for videos, please visit our blog here –> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/10/we-took-train-from-tanjong-pagar.html
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