Jalan Hang Jebat

After Depot Road, a Malaysia-bound train continues alongside the Ayer Rajah Expressway until Gillman Flyover at Alexandra Road, where it diverges from the AYE and continues northwards. Here, it passes the Alexandra Hospital on its right before traveling past Jalan Hang Jebat, a well-concealed road that is off the beaten track.

There is a Muslim mosque known as Masjid Hang Jebat at Jalan Hang Jebat. During the Muslim Haj period, this charitable mosque gives out free food to anyone, regardless of Muslims or otherwise - a Muslim uncle who saw me waiting for trains actually persuaded me to go get some free food there. I politely turned him down as I thought someone else needed it more than I did.

From Jalan Hang Jebat, one can see Blks 19-22, Queen's Close in the background.

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One foot into Malaysia?

Since the railway tracks are properties of the KTM, and the land on which they stand belongs to the government of Malaysia, does it mean that if someone steps onto the track, he or she is in Malaysia?

Everyday, at many parts of the railway tracks, many Singaporeans cross the tracks to get from one place to another, such as getting to Queensway at Jalan Hang Jebat.

Queensway Flyover

After passing Jalan Hang Jebat, a Malaysia-bound train will go under the Queensway Flyover and emerge on the left-hand-side of the Blessed Sacrament Church on Commonwealth Drive.

From the Queensway Flyover, one can also clearly see the colorful Blk 55 Commonwealth Drive in the background.

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Peekaboo at Woking Road

Directly opposite the Blessed Sacrament Church is Portsdown Road area. From Woking Road near Portsdown Road, one can see trains appearing peekaboo among the thick vegetation.

The tall block of flat in the background is Blk 23A Queen's Close.

Interestingly, it was observed that, from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands, many parts of the railway tracks are well concealed by thick vegetation. It could be a way to keep people out of the railway tracks without building fences. I reckon that is also the reason why few Singaporeans notice the existence of railways and trains in Singapore.

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