• Kwu Tung

  • San Tin

  • Ngau Tam Mei

  • Au Tau

  • Kam Sheung Road

Taking into account the development pace along the Northern Link, we will first commence the construction of Kwu Tung Station on the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line of the East Rail Line and then the construction of the main line, including Kwu Tung Station on the Northern Link, progressively. Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line and Kwu Tung Station on the Northern Link will be next to each other and inter-connected. The proposed Kwu Tung Station is located in the town centre of the future Kwu Tung North New Development Area (NDA), near the NDA’s residential, retail, leisure, social services and community facilities. In addition to facilitating travel by residents in the existing communities and the NDA, the proposed station will help unleash the development potential of its surrounding areas and inject new vitality into the community.

The detailed design of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line has been completed, and the main construction works have already been commenced in 2023, with a target to complete the entire project in 2027. Following the completion of the construction of Kwu Tung Station on the Northern Link, passengers can interchange between the East Rail Line and Northern Link at Kwu Tung Station easily.

Station Location

The proposed Kwu Tung Station, between Sheung Shui and Lok Ma Chau stations, is 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 NDA. The station will be close to the NDA’s proposed public facilities and transportation infrastructure.

The majority of the population of the Kwu Tung North NDA will be distributed within walking distance of the proposed Kwu Tung Station, making it easy for residents to walk to the station to take the efficient, convenient, and low-carbon railway services, thereby providing them with more travelling options.

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.

Station Entrance / Exit

When Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line commences service, the station's eastern and western sides will each have two entrances / exits connecting to the Kwu Tung North NDA. Those on the western side will provide access to the future public wet market and public transport interchange.

To complement the commissioning of Kwu Tung Station on the Northern Link, entrances / exits will be added at the eastern and western sides of the station connecting to the nearby community at a later stage.

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.

Station Explained

  • How was the location of Kwu Tung Station determined?

    The proposed station is located at the Town Plaza in the centre of the future Kwu Tung North NDA, which will be close to the NDA’s public and transport facilities. The station will also connect the residential, retail and commercial developments on both sides of the plaza, facilitating community development.

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  • How to interchange between the Northern Link and East Rail Line at the future Kwu Tung Station?

    The design of Kwu Tung Station aims to facilitate passengers to interchange between the two lines with ease. When Kwu Tung Station on the Northern Link commences service, passengers can interchange between the East Rail Line and Northern Link in the station’s paid area. Clear signage will be provided to guide passengers for interchange.

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Station Design

Kwu Tung Station is an underground station with three levels. Platforms are located in the lower basement, while the concourse is located in the upper basement. The station entrances / exits are located on the ground floor to connect to the Town Plaza, facilitating passengers to travel to the Kwu Tung North community and transfer to other means of transportation. Join the 3D virtual tour of the future Kwu Tung Station!

Sustainable Station Features

Innovation and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) are embedded into every aspect of the project

The overall station design incorporates elements of sustainable development, with a target to attain BEAM Plus Gold Certification for the project

The overall design of Kwu Tung Station incorporates the historical and cultural characteristics, as well as features of the natural landscape of Kwu Tung, aiming to realise the integration of urban and rural areas, as well as traditional and new generations, while promoting railway development in the community. The station design is also well-integrated with the proposed open space outside the station, providing a seamless experience for passengers to enjoy a recreational space after their journey. In addition, the station entrances / exits adopt an open design to align with the proposed natural ventilation and green corridor nearby. The station is also designed with skylights and high canopies, which strengthen air circulation and enhance the natural lighting in the station, thereby creating a pleasant journey for our passengers and a comfortable community environment. Other examples of sustainable features of the station include:

  • Natural Lighting

    Natural Lighting

  • Natural Ventilation

    Natural Ventilation

  • Green Roof

    Green Roof

  • Neighbourhood Integration

    Neighbourhood Integration

  • Inclusive Design

    Inclusive Design

  • Neighbourhood Integration

    Neighbourhood Integration

  • Inclusive Design

    Inclusive Design

  • Inclusive Design

    Inclusive Design

Caring and barrier-free station facilities, such as passenger lifts, barrier-free accesses and public toilets, will be available at Kwu Tung Station for passengers in need, facilitating them to travel with ease. The station will also be equipped with a babycare room, providing a more comfortable environment for passengers to breastfeed and take care of their babies.

Use of innovative technology to enhance construction quality and work efficiency

Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology has been applied at every stage of the Northern Link project to visualise the railway structures’ internal and external design, making integration and communication on construction works easier. The project team is also actively studying the adoption of the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modular Integrated Construction method (MiC) to minimise on-site construction processes, thereby enhancing project quality.

簡單線條設計的營運中古洞站車站建築
營運中古洞站大堂
營運中北環線古洞站入口
營運中古洞站月台

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.

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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Station Explorer

  • Station Trivia

  • Construction Challenges

Building on the operating East Rail Line while maintaining normal train operations

The Northern Link is a large-scale, complex and challenging project. The challenges for constructing Kwu Tung Station include carrying out works on the operating East Rail Line, such as modifying the existing tunnel for station use while maintaining normal train operations. Before the commencement of the relevant works, we need to first carry out protection works for the existing railway facilities, as well as carefully plan and closely monitor the excavation process given the high groundwater table in the works area to ensure the East Rail Line operation will not be affected.

In addition, in view of the need to keep the existing emergency vehicular access and evacuation routes near the proposed Kwu Tung Station clear, the spaces available for carrying out works, placing construction equipment and project staff access are extremely limited. Also, part of the Kwu Tung Station construction requires works to be carried out during non-traffic hours in the nighttime, which may be less than several hours per night on several nights per week, considering the time needed for the daily inspection and maintenance for operations. Compared to a general construction project, it takes much longer to plan each work process, as well as coordinate and communicate the construction arrangements in advance to complete the works within the limited time available while ensuring normal operations of the existing railway.

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Did you know part of Kwu Tung Station was built earlier?

As part of the enabling works of the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line project, part of the tunnel structure works for Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line was completed during the construction of the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, including the tunnel box at the underground track level. This facilitates the use of the cut-and-cover method for the construction of the platforms, concourse and entrances above the tunnel during the construction of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line, which helps minimise the impacts of the station construction on existing train operations of the East Rail Line.

This photo shows the construction of the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line of the East Rail Line in Kwu Tung in 2003.

Learn about the cut-and-cover construction method

Do you know the inspiration for the Kwu Tung Station theme colour?

The Northern Link connects neighbourhoods with abundant nature, beautiful scenery and historic buildings. When developing the theme colours and designs for each station, we have taken these communities’ unique styles, history and local landmarks as essential sources of inspiration. We hope the new stations can integrate harmoniously into the community while driving new developments.

The primary theme colour of Kwu Tung Station, which echos the long soy sauce manufacturing history of the community, is well-integrated into the station design. Colours representing the natural beauty of the Kwu Tung community are also incorporated into the station design as highlights. In the future, travelling on the Northern Link will be a remarkable journey to experience the distinctive culture and characteristics of the community as passengers will feel as if they were paying a visit to the local hidden gems like Ki Lun Shan and Kwu Tung Reservoir, also commonly known as "heart-shaped lake" in the south of Kwu Tung Village, etc. with the localised station design features.

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.

Join the 3D virtual tour of the future Kwu Tung Station

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Connecting past, present and future

Since 1945, Kwu Tung has become a settlement inhabited by the ancient Wai Tau and Hakka communities, as well as a small number of Chiu Chow people. There are plenty of natural wonders and eateries awaiting you to explore!

History and origin of the name

According to historical documents, most of the ethnic minorities use the Chinese character "cave" (i.e. "Tung") in the name of the places they lived. Over the last century, there were many villages and lively street markets in Kwu Tung.

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Kwu Tung Reservoir

This hidden gem is located to the south of Kwu Tung Village nestled alongside Ki Lun Shan. Looking from the mountain peak, visitors can view the heart-shaped reservoir, hence the reservoir is also known as "heart-shaped lake". It is definitely a good "check in" spot.

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Kwu Tung Market Shopping Centre

Built in the late 1980s and located in the town centre of Kwu Tung, the Centre is a mixture of markets, shops and restaurants to meet the various needs of residents in the district. The shops at ground level sell food ingredients and daily necessities; the restaurants on the second level serve authentic Hong Kong-style food and Chinese meals in a vintage and casual atmosphere.

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San Tin Station