Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Visitors to Rail Corridor shocked by large crowds on Good Friday

Source Website: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/large-crowds-throng-rail-corridor-on-friday
By Charmaine Ng, The Straits Times, 03 April 2021 at 05:00 am


The crowd at Rail Corridor (Central) as viewed from Singapore Quarry Bridge, on April 2, 2021.
PHOTO: The crowd at Rail Corridor (Central) as viewed from Singapore Quarry Bridge, on April 2, 2021.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Visitors hoping for a relaxing stroll in nature at the Rail Corridor between Hillview and King Albert Park on Friday (April 2) were shocked by the large crowds.

Some said the former railway line was so packed that there was hardly any room for social distancing.

The 4km stretch reopened on March 22, with restored bridges, among other new features.


Crowd visiting the Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge at Rail Corridor (Central) on April 2, 2021.
PHOTO: Crowd visiting the Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge at Rail Corridor (Central) on April 2, 2021.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Visitor numbers peaked at around 8am, according to the National Parks Board's website, reported Chinese-language daily Lianhe Wanbao.

One Yishun resident who was there with his family, including four children, told Wanbao he did not expect such huge crowds.

Many of those interviewed told the paper that it was their first visit to the Rail Corridor.

The carpark at the nearby Rail Mall was also full, forcing many to park on the road.


The crowd at the parking area at the Rail Mall on April 2, 2021.
PHOTO: The crowd at the parking area at the Rail Mall on April 2, 2021.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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Users on several outdoor interest groups on Facebook warned others to avoid heading to the area due to the crowds.

Outdoor adventure tour group X-Trekkers urged: "Do avoid Green Corridor (aka Rail Corridor) during the peak hours (8am-12pm, 5pm-7pm), on public holidays and weekends.

"Too crowded and safe distancing is not possible."


People walking on Rail Corridor (Central) despite the rain, as viewed from Singapore Quarry Bridge, on April 2, 2021.
PHOTO: People walking on Rail Corridor (Central) despite the rain, as viewed from Singapore Quarry Bridge, on April 2, 2021.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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One Facebook user compared the crowds to a "mass walking event", while several others criticised some of the visitors who were pictured without masks.


Too crowded and safe distancing is not possible.
PHOTO: "Too crowded and safe distancing is not possible."
One Facebook user compared the crowds to a "mass walking event", while several others criticised some of the visitors who were pictured without masks.
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Government guidelines state that masks must be worn at all times except during strenuous exercise, such as running or jogging.

Those who do not comply risk a ＄300 fine for first-time offenders.

An advisory on NParks' website reminded park visitors to keep to groups of not more than eight people while observing a safe distance of at least 1m between group members as well as with other visitors.


Large crowds at Rail Corridor (Central) on 02 April 2021

Posted by The Straits Time on 03 April 2021
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Government guidelines state that masks must be worn at all times except during strenuous exercise, such as running or jogging.
PHOTO: Green Corridor Run 2013 - 8 years ago
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PHOTO: Faithful Friends Are a Rare Treasure. One of the most loving acts in life is sticking by a friend no matter what. Our godliness is measured by how true we are to our friends. "There are 'friends' who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24, NLT).
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The blessings of God in the gift of true friends.
PHOTO: The blessings of God in the gift of true friends. Loyal Friends Love Through Difficult Times: "A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need." (Proverbs 17:17, NLT).

Believers Enjoy Friendship with God. Being a friend of God is the greatest gift on earth. To know you are deeply loved by the Lord of All Creation brings genuine joy. "For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son." (Romans 5:10, NLT)
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  那一年，我们风雨同舟, 一起吃过酸甜苦辣。
PHOTO: "那一年，我们风雨同舟, 一起吃过酸甜苦辣。我们默默耕耘，是时候苦尽甘来。"
Nà yī nián, wǒ men fēng yǔ tóng zhōu, yī qǐ chī guò suān tián kǔ là. Wǒ men mò mò gēng yún, shì shí hòu kǔ jìn gān lái.
That year, we silently toil, it is time to eliminate the hardship and enjoy the fruits.
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By Charmaine Ng, The Straits Times, 03 April 2021 at 05:00 am
Reference
[1] Charmaine Ng, Large crowds throng Rail Corridor on Good Friday, posted on 03 April 2021 at 5:00 am SGT, https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/large-crowds-throng-rail-corridor-on-friday


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