Vision of the Northern Link
The Northern Link will connect the East Rail Line and the Tuen Ma Line, providing communities along the alignment with efficient and environmentally friendly railway services, fostering the mobility of citizens within and outside the area and encouraging the exploration of the infinite possibilities of the Northwestern New Territories. As the major transport infrastructure facilitating the development of the Northern Metropolis, the Northern Link will serve the transport needs of the new development areas. It will also unleash the development potential of the land along its alignment, providing fresh impetus for the long-term development of the Northwestern New Territories and Hong Kong to keep the city moving sustainably. The Northern Link will open up exciting opportunities in living, housing, working, business and learning, driving sustainable growth for generations and advancing our concerted efforts in building a brighter future for Hong Kong.
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Development of the Northern Link
We are taking forward the Northern Link project at full steam. It includes the construction of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line; as well as the Northern Link between Kwu Tung and Kam Sheung Road stations, with three intermediate stations at San Tin, Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau to connect the East Rail Line and the Tuen Ma Line.
Apart from building railway facilities that are familiar to the public, such as stations, tunnels and railway tracks, we will also plan, design and construct new ancillary facilities, expand existing railway facilities as well as carry out relevant enabling works in the vicinity of the alignment in accordance with statutory requirements, operational needs and railway development plans.
Despite the mega scale and complexity of the project, we attach great importance to every detail of the project delivery and will embed sustainability into each stage to create value for our stakeholders.
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Click the below "East Rail Line - Kwu Tung Station" or "The Northern Link" buttons to see an introduction of these two projects
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East Rail Line –
Kwu Tung Station
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The Northern Link
Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line
Construction commenced in 2023 and is targeted for completion in 2027
Between Lok Ma Chau and Sheung Shui stations, Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line will be located at the junction of the existing Ma Tso Lung Road and Ho Sheung Heung Road, which is also the town centre of the future Kwu Tung North (KTN) New Development Area (NDA). The future Kwu Tung Station will be the public transport hub in the area, making it easier for existing and future residents living in the KTN NDA to take efficient, convenient and low-carbon railway services.
Note: The station names on the Northern Link are working titles only. As the planning and design works of the Northern Link project are still in progress, all drawings and visuals are provided for concept illustration only, and the content is subject to change.
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The Northern Link
Target to commence construction in 2025 for completion in 2034
Connecting the East Rail Line and the Tuen Ma Line, the proposed Northern Link will be built between Kwu Tung and Kam Sheung Road stations, with three intermediate stations at San Tin, Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau. The proposed Northern Link will form a railway loop in the Northern New Territories, enhancing the transport connectivity between the east and west of the New Territories. It will also unleash the development potential of the land along its alignment, fostering the long-term development of Hong Kong.
Following preliminary assessment and consideration of various factors while actively responding to the opinions of different stakeholders, it is proposed that the Northern Link will adopt an underground railway alignment and underground station designs. Compared to the above-ground scheme option, running underground could provide more flexibility for the development of future communities in above-ground lands along the alignment, posing comparatively less and short-run impacts on the nearby ecology.
Note: The station names on the Northern Link are working titles only. As the planning and design works of the Northern Link project are still in progress, all drawings and visuals are provided for concept illustration only, and the content is subject to change.
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Key Information
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The Northern Link between Kwu Tung and Kam Sheung Road stations is
about 10.7km long
with three intermediate stations at San Tin, Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau.
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Journey time is approximately
3 minutes
between Kwu Tung and Sheung Shui stations.
(Road journey currently takes about 15 minutes during peak hours.)
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Journey time is approximately
12 minutes
between Kam Sheung Road and Kwu Tung stations.
(Road journey currently takes about 60 to 80 minutes during peak hours.)
Key Benefits
The Northern Link will connect the East Rail Line and the Tuen Ma Line, forming a railway loop and shortening journey times in the Northern New Territories. The Northern Link will also provide areas that rely on road transport with fast and convenient railway services, offering residents in the New Territories and passengers more route alternatives for travelling across districts. It will help divert railway passenger flow in the Northeastern New Territories and alleviate the existing road traffic pressure. In addition, the Northern Link will enhance cross-boundary population mobility, facilitating residents, particularly those living in the west of the New Territories, to use the cross-boundary train services on the East Rail Line to travel between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
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The Northern Link between Kwu Tung and Kam Sheung Road stations is
about 10.7km long
with three intermediate stations at San Tin, Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau.
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Journey time is approximately
3 minutes
between Kwu Tung and Sheung Shui stations.
(Road journey currently takes about 15 minutes during peak hours.)
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Journey time is approximately
12 minutes
between Kam Sheung Road and Kwu Tung stations.
(Road journey currently takes about 60 to 80 minutes during peak hours.)
Powered by electricity, MTR trains are a means of low-carbon and environmentally friendly mass public transportation. On top of this, we will embed sustainability into every stage of the Northern Link project, including planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance. We will conduct an environmental impact assessment and incorporate sustainable features in the design and operation of the new stations, thereby supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards a carbon-neutral city. We will also utilise innovative technologies to deliver the project, for example, adopting Building Information Modelling (BIM), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) to minimise operations on-site, enhancing the efficiency and quality of railway construction.
As the major transport infrastructure facilitating the development of the Northern Metropolis, the Northern Link supports the unleashing of the development potential of the land along its alignment. It stimulates housing supply and encourages business, leisure, tourism and other activities in the area, thereby driving local employment and economic development. Moreover, the developments enabled by the Northern Link will help provide residents with better supporting measures and facilities in education, medical care, shopping and social services, meeting the future communities’ needs for a better place to live and work.