The main construction works of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line under the Northern Link project have already commenced, while the Northern Link is currently under planning and design. The progress of construction works will be updated gradually once the project commences.
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Railway Scheme of the Northern Link Gazetted
06 - 10 - 2023
The MTR Corporation welcomes the Government's publication of the railway scheme for the Northern Link (NOL) in the Gazette under the Railways Ordinance (Cap. 519). The Corporation will fully support and fulfil the pre-construction statutory procedures to commence construction as scheduled in 2025 for completion in 2034.
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Construction of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line Commences
29 - 09 - 2023
The Ground-breaking Ceremony for Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line was held on 29 September 2023. Representatives from MTR Corporation, the Highways Department and the local community attended the ceremony to witness the project moving from the planning and design phase to the construction phase.
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MTR Signs Project Agreement with the Government for Kwu Tung Station on East Rail Line
05 - 09 - 2023
The MTR Corporation today (5 September 2023) signed Project Agreements with the HKSAR Government for the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line ("KTU(EAL)") and the Tuen Mun South Extension ("TME"). Following the commencement of construction for the Tung Chung Line Extension project in May this year, the KTU(EAL) and TME projects are the next railway projects that the Corporation will be starting construction in full swing.
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MTR Welcomes the Authorisation of the Railway Scheme for Kwu Tung Station
11 - 11 - 2022
The MTR Corporation welcomes the Government’s authorisation of the addition of Kwu Tung Station under the Railways Ordinance (Cap. 519).
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Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line Gazetted
14 - 04 - 2022
The MTR Corporation welcomes the Government‘s publication of the railway scheme for the Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line in the Gazette under the Railways Ordinance (Cap.519). The Corporation will fully support and fulfil the relevant statutory procedures to commence construction as scheduled next year.
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Planning and design of the Northern Link commences
15 - 07 - 2021
The MTR Corporation announces that Arup AECOM Joint Venture has been awarded a design consultancy to kick start the planning and design for the Northern Link. The scope of the consultancy includes development of the scheme into an engineering design, preparation of the construction programme, gazette plans and project cost estimate, as well as liaison with government departments and other stakeholders. Other works, including ground investigation and surveys of existing utilities, are also commenced.
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Planning and design of the Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line commences
22 - 04 - 2021
The MTR Corporation announces that Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited has been awarded a design consultancy to carry out the planning and design of the Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line. The scope of the consultancy includes development of the scheme into an engineering design, preparation of the construction programme, gazette plans and project cost estimate, as well as liaison with government departments and other stakeholders. Other works, including ground investigation and surveys of existing utilities, were commenced.
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MTR Corporation welcomes Government's decision on the Northern Link project
16 - 12 - 2020
The MTR Corporation welcomes the Government’s invitation to the Corporation to proceed with planning and design of the Northern Link project. The Corporation will commence procurement of the planning and design consultancy.
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