A topping-out ceremony was held on 19 November 2025, signifying the substantial completion of civil works of Kwu Tung Station* on the East Rail Line. Dr Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer and Mr Carl Devlin, Capital Works Director, officiated at the ceremony alongside Mr Vic Yau, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics and representatives from the contractors to witness this important milestone.
(From left to right) Mr Raymond Ip, Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways; Mr Tony Yau, Director of Highways; Mr Vic Yau, Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Dr Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer; Mr Carl Devlin, Capital Works Director of; Mr Dominic Law, Head of Project Delivery – Northern Link (Phase 1) and Mr Patrick Iu, Managing Director of Dragages Hong Kong; officiated at the topping-out ceremony.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Jacob Kam noted that although the structural works for Kwu Tung Station have been exceptionally challenging, strong teamwork, meticulous planning, and precise execution have ensured both quality and timely progress.
Officiating guests, MTR staff, representatives from the government and contractors unite for a group photograph at the Topping Out Ceremony, celebrating the important milestone.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Jacob Kam said: "The structural works for Kwu Tung Station have been exceptionally challenging, as it is required to build a station atop the operating railway. Over the past two years during construction, the project team has also successfully maintained the daily operation of the East Rail Line, ensuring safe and smooth train services. This accomplishment exemplifies the power of strong teamwork, close collaboration, meticulous planning and execution, alongside the extensive application of advanced technologies and innovative techniques, which have ensured both quality and timely progress."
Civil works for Kwu Tung Station are substantially complete. The station is located between Lok Ma Chau and Sheung Shui stations, it will serve the future Kwu Tung North New Development Area.
Civil works for Kwu Tung Station are substantially complete; the project will now fully enter the electrical and mechanical (E&M) works stage. Currently all platform screen doors have been installed, the project team will continue to leverage the “Golden Two Hours” after daily train services conclude to expedite internal fitting-out, as well as E&M and building services installations while minimizing the impact to daily operations. These works include installation of lifts, escalators, communication facilities, signalling systems, tunnel ventilation, overhead lines, and other systems. Comprehensive integrated testing between different systems will also be conducted to ensure seamless and reliable operation upon commissioning.
All 90 pairs of platform screen doors at Kwu Tung Station have been installed.
The project team continues to leverage the “Golden Two Hours” after daily train services conclude to expedite internal fitting-out and E&M and building services installations.
Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line is targeted for completion in 2027, at which time it will become the 100th station serving the public under the MTR network.
*Station names are working titles only.
