And 53-year-old Rama Venkta may walk in the same place he once studied for the elementary school dropout exam (PSLE).
The director of the Land Transport Bureau, who was the stationmaster of Bukit Tima Station from 1979 to 1983, and his father, V Villayaragavan, witnessed the reopening of the station and brought back memories.
They only saw the old house refurbished for the first time on Friday, but Rama said he would take a peek at the location every time he visited the Rail Corridor before the restoration of his childhood house was completed. rice field.
Rama, who started living in the staff dormitory at the age of 10, added that “railroad blood” was flowing in the family because his grandfather also worked on the Malaysian railroad tracks.
“Dad worked on this side (station building) because our house was directly opposite. Can you imagine an office where your house is directly opposite? So, Dad is always around in a way. I did, “he recalled.
“Look at everything today … how did it become a cafe or mini-museum … I can go around and say this, and I have wonderful memories.” I lived in that bedroom, so I stayed there. At that place, I used the toilet. “
