DOCSLIB.ORG

PR042/21 12 June 2021 the Tuen Ma Line to Kwa Wan Station Open

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
PR042/21 12 June 2021 the Tuen Ma Line to Kwa Wan Station Open PR042/21 12 June 2021 The Tuen Ma Line To Kwa Wan Station Open Day Offers Early Glimpse of Station Highlights to Visitors With the full opening of the 56-km Tuen Ma Line (TML) on 27 June 2021, the brand new To Kwa Wan Station and Sung Wong Toi Station will also come into service. Around 2,600 visitors with registered tickets (each ticket for up to four persons for entry at the same timeslot) enjoyed a preview of To Kwa Wan Station at an Open Day today (12 June 2021), ahead of the official opening. From 10am onwards, pre-registered visitors arrived at the station to experience the new customer service concept and station facilities, including the Smart Customer Service Centre and caring facilities. They also met with the robot assistants who were on duty at the station. One of the focal points of attention is a 54-metre wall installation situated at the non-paid area of the concourse. Entitled ”Home”, this unique station artwork was created by a local artist Ms Leung Mee-ping with the participation of local residents. Over 100 residents in the area have contributed household items with sentimental value that is captured in the short synopsis in the art piece. “MTR Corporation strives to connect communities and we were glad to see the visitors, including local residents, railway enthusiasts and the general public, sharing their excitement and anticipation for the opening of the new line,” said Dr Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation. “The full TML will provide not only a fast and convenient railway service to the residents nearby, but also enhanced connectivity between various parts of Hong Kong.” An Open Day will be held at Sung Wong Toi Station, another brand new station along the TML, for pre-registered visitors to visit tomorrow (13 June 2021). With 27 stations spanning a route length of approximately 56 km, the TML connects the east and the west of the New Territories and extends the railway network into To Kwa Wan and Kowloon City areas. Upon the opening on 27 June, passengers will be able to enjoy a more extensive, environmentally friendly railway network with six interchange stations connecting the TML to four existing railway lines including the East Rail Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, and Tung Chung Line. -End- About MTR Corporation Every day, MTR connects people and communities. As a recognised world-class operator of sustainable rail transport services, we are a leader in safety, reliability, customer service and efficiency. MTR has extensive end-to-end railway expertise with more than 40 years of railway projects experience from design to planning and construction through to commissioning, maintenance and operations. Going beyond railway delivery and operation, MTR also creates and manages dynamic communities around its network through seamless integration of rail, commercial and property development. With more than 40,000 dedicated staff*, MTR carries over 13 million passenger journeys worldwide every weekday in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia and the Mainland of China. MTR strives to grow and connect communities for a better future. For more information about MTR Corporation, please visit www.mtr.com.hk. *includes our subsidiaries and associates in Hong Kong and worldwide Photo Captions: 1. Dr Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation and MTR’s mascot, T-Chai, greet visitors at the To Kwa Wan Station Open Day and share the anticipation of the opening of the full Tuen Ma Line. 2. Visitors are introduced to the new robot assistants which will be deployed at the station. These robots will be responsible for assisting station staff and giving safety reminders to passengers using escalators. 3. To Kwa Wan residents are excited to see their shared personal items with precious memories showcased in the new station artwork “Home”. 4. Visitors enjoy memorable photo moments at the new To Kwa Wan Station. .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Railway Network
    Railway Network Railways play a vital role in serving the transport needs of COVID-19 pandemic. By end 2020, the AEL carries about Hong Kong. They account for about 39 per cent of domestic 8 400 passenger trips per day. public transport by end 2020. Light Rail: Light Rail is a local transportation network Existing Network: The existing railway network in Hong which started operation in 1988 to meet the transport needs of Kong has a total route length of about 263 kilometres. The the residents in the northwest New Territories. It now has a Legislative Council passed in June 2007 the Rail Merger route length of about 36 km with 68 stops. By end 2020, it Ordinance which provides the legal framework for the carries an average of about 305 600 passenger trips every post-merger corporation to operate both the Mass Transit day. It has four interchange stations in Yuen Long, Tin Shui Railway (MTR) system and Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) Wai, Siu Hong and Tuen Mun to facilitate passenger system. The post-merger Corporation, i.e. the MTR interchange between the Light Rail and West Rail Line Corporation Limited (MTRCL) has been granted a 50-year networks. franchise to operate the MTR and KCR systems with effect from December 2, 2007. Other fixed track systems include the Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Tramway and the Peak Tram. Kong Express Rail Link (XRL): The Hong Kong section of the XRL, commissioned in September 2018, is a 26-km long MTR: MTR is a heavily patronized railway network underground rail corridor connecting Hong Kong with the consisting of 10 heavy rail lines, Airport Express and the Hong national high-speed rail network.
    [Show full text]
  • Barrier Free Conditions of Mass Rapid Transit Stations in Hong Kong
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Muroran-IT Academic Resource Archive Barrier Free Conditions of Mass Rapid Transit Stations in Hong Kong 著者 OSAKAYA Yoshiyuki, AOYAMA Takeshi, RATANAMART Suphawadee journal or Proceedings of TRANSED 2010 publication title volume 2010 number A078 page range 1-10 year 2010-06-02 URL http://hdl.handle.net/10258/1148 Barrier Free Conditions of Mass Rapid Transit Stations in Hong Kong 著者 OSAKAYA Yoshiyuki, AOYAMA Takeshi, RATANAMART Suphawadee journal or Proceedings of TRANSED 2010 publication title volume 2010 number A078 page range 1-10 year 2010-06-02 URL http://hdl.handle.net/10258/1148 BARRIER FREE CONDITIONS OF MASS RAPID TRANSIT STATIONS IN HONG K ONG Osakaya Yoshiyuki ，Muroran Institute of Technology Muroran ，Japan ，E-mail : osakaya@mmm .muroran-i t. ac .jp Aoyama Takeshi ，Muroran City Council Muroran ，Japan ，E-mail : t-aoyama@beige .plala .or .jp Ratanamart Suphawadee ， King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Bangkok ，Thailand ，E-mail : nuibooks@yahoo .com SUMMARY In In Hong Kong ，it is estimated that aging will be rapidly going on after 2010 Increase Increase of the elderly means increase of the disabled . In Hong Kong ， there are 3 KCR lines (East Li ne ，West Li ne and Ma On Shan Li ne) and 7 MTR lines (Kwun Tong Li ne ，Tsuen Wan Li ne ， Island Li ne ，Tsueng Wan 0 Li ne ，Tung Chung Li ne ， Airport Airport Li ne and Disneyland Li ne) in 2006 This This study firstly made the actual conditions of barrier free at all 81 stations clear It It secondly made problems clear .
    [Show full text]
  • Hutong 28/F One Peking Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong From
    Hutong 28/F One Peking Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong From InterContinental Hong Kong From street level, find the escalators (entrance on Kowloon Park Drive) that lead up to the Mezzanine level. Turn right to find the first lift well. Then take the lift to the 28th Floor. Getting There There are a number of easy options to reach Hutong. Taxi drivers will know the name One Peking (or show them the address in Chinese: 尖沙咀北京道 1 號), a building near Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. Once you get to One Peking in Tsim Sha Tsui, there are 2 ways up to the Hutong. From street level, find the escalators (entrance on Kowloon Park Drive) that lead up to the Mezzanine level. Turn right to find the first lift well. Then take the lift to the 28th Floor. Via the underground at MTR Exit L5. Take the lift up to the Mezzanine level. Make your way around to the first lift well to your right. Then take the lift to the 28th Floor. From Central Via the MTR (Central Station) (10 minutes) 1. Take the Tsuen Wan Line [Red] towards Tsuen Wan 2. Alight at Tsim Sha Tsui Station 3. Take Exit L5 straight to the entrance of One Peking building 4. Take the lift to the 28th Floor Via the Star Ferry (Central Pier) (15 mins) 1. Take the Star Ferry toward Tsim Sha Tsui 2. Disembark at Tsim Sha Tsui pier and follow Sallisbury Road toward Kowloon Park 3. Drive crossing Canton Road 4. Turn left onto Kowloon Park Drive and walk toward the end of the block, the last building before the crossing is One Peking 5.
    [Show full text]
  • Cb(4)360/20-21 (01)
    LC Paper No. CB(4)360/20-21 (01) Legislative Council Panel on Transport Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways Progress Update of the Construction of the Shatin to Central Link (As at 30 September 2020) (Translation) Introduction This paper reports to Members on the progress of the main construction works of the Shatin to Central Link (“SCL”) as at 30 September 2020. Background 2. SCL, with a total length of 17 kilometres, consists of the following two sections – (a) Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section: this is an extension of the Ma On Shan Line from Tai Wai via Southeast Kowloon to Hung Hom where it will join the West Rail Line; and (b) Hung Hom to Admiralty Section: this is an extension of the East Rail Line from Hung Hom across the Victoria Harbour to Wan Chai North and Admiralty. 3. There are ten stations in SCL. Apart from bringing improvements to the existing Tai Wai Station, the SCL project involves construction of new stations or extension of existing stations at Hin Keng, Diamond Hill, Kai Tak, Sung Wong Toi, To Kwa Wan, Ho Man Tin, Hung Hom, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Admiralty. It is a territory-wide strategic railway project (alignment layout at Annex 1). Admiralty Station and Ho Man Tin Station will become integrated stations providing interchange service to passengers of East Rail Line, Tsuen Wan Line, Island Line and South Island Line (East)(“SIL(E)”), as well as passengers of Tuen Ma Line and Kwun Tong Line Extension (“KTE”) respectively. 4.
    [Show full text]
  • LC Paper No. CB(4)1029/20-21(01)
    LC Paper No. CB(4)1029/20-21(01) Legislative Council Panel on Transport Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways Operating Arrangements for the Tuen Ma Line (Translation) Introduction The Tuen Ma Line (“TML”) under the Shatin to Central Link (“SCL”) project will be commissioned on 27 June 2021. This paper informs Members of the operating arrangements for the TML. Background 2. The SCL project consists of two Sections: (a) the Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section comprising the stations of Tai Wai, Hin Keng, expanded Diamond Hill, Kai Tak, Sung Wong Toi, To Kwa Wan, Ho Man Tin and expanded Hung Hom. This section will join the original Ma On Shan Line and the existing West Rail Line to form the TML, while the TML Phase 1 (“TML1”), comprising the section between Tai Wai and Kai Tak, was commissioned in February 2020; and (b) the Hung Hom to Admiralty Section comprising the stations of expanded Hung Hom, Exhibition Centre and expanded Admiralty – this is an extension of the East Rail Line from Hung Hom across the Victoria Harbour to Wan Chai North and Admiralty. The alignment of the TML and updated MTRCL route map are at Annex 1. 3. The SCL is funded and owned by the Government under the concession approach. In preparation for the commissioning of the TML, the Government, the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (“KCRC”) and the MTR Corporation Limited (“MTRCL”) make an arrangement similar to that of the commissioning of the TML1 in February 2020. Prior to the commissioning of the TML, the Government will vest the TML in KCRC which is wholly owned by the Government and then KCRC will grant the right to operate the TML to MTRCL under the service concession approach.
    [Show full text]
  • TFKT/01/2021 on 14 April 2021
    Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development For discussion TFKT/01/2021 on 14 April 2021 Progress Update on Kai Tak Sports Park and Adjoining Public Open Space PURPOSE This paper provides update to Members on the latest progress and detailed design of the Kai Tak Sports Park (the Sports Park) and the adjoining Public Open Space (POS), and our responses to Members’ suggestions and comments raised at the meeting on 15 January 2019. BACKGROUND 2. We have provided regular updates to the Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development (the Task Force) since the early planning stage of the Sports Park project. We last briefed the Task Force on 15 January 2019 after the award of the Sports Park contract in end-December 2018. The latest design development and detailed design of the Sports Park are set out in the ensuing paragraph(s). Our responses to the comments and suggestions raised by Members at the last meeting (extract of the minutes of meeting at Annex A) are highlighted in the bracket after each item for easy reference – (a) Design (i) coherent design of the pedestrian walkways and POS (para. 8). (b) Water-land interface (i) design elements to promote or activate the waterbody nearby (paras. 12 to 16); Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development TFKT/01/2021 (c) Vibrancy (i) provision for pre-event and post-event food and beverage concessions and ad-hoc retail (paras. 12 to 16); (d) Accessibility (i) 24-hour pedestrian access for pedestrians to go to harbourfront promenade from the hinterland freely (para.
    [Show full text]
  • MTR Corporation Limited
    MTR Corporation Limited Shatin to Central Link – Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section and Stabling Sidings at Hung Hom Freight Yard As-Built Drawings of Measures for Mitigating Landscape and Visual Impacts (December 2020) Certified by: _____Claudine Lee____________ Position: Independent Environmental Checker Date: ___________8 Dec 2020_____________ 1. Submission Summary of As-Built Drawings for Landscape and Visual Mitigation Measures Reference Drawing No. Works Contract Area Location Type of Mitigation Measures Drawing No. Remarks Handover Information in Approved VLTTP SCL 1101 Noise Cover at Mei Tin Road OM3 1101/Z/TAW/SFJ/C23/A101B Annex Figure B1-1 Previously submitted to EPD in Dec 2015. Handed over to MTR Operation Team in Q4 2015 SCL 1101Tai Wai Area Noise Cover at Mei Tin Road OM3 1101/Z/TAW/SFJ/C23/A102B Annex Figure B1-2 Previously submitted to EPD in Dec 2015. SCL 1102 Mei Tin Road Sitting-out Area OM1 1102/B/300/T73/A58/600 Annex E2 1102/B/300/T73/A58/600 Previously submitted to EPD in Feb 2020. Handed over to LCSD in Q4 2015 SCL 1101 Shek Mun Area Shek Mun Playground OM1 1101/W/300/T73/SFK/A58/001A Annex E2 1101/W/300/T73/SFK/A58/001A Previously submitted to EPD in Feb 2020. Handed over to LCSD in Q4 2014 SCL 1102 Hin Keng Station and Approach Structures OM1 1102/W/HIK/POC/A58/300F Annex E2 1102/W/HIK/POC/A58/300F Previously submitted to EPD in Feb 2020. Handed over to MTR Operatiin Team in Q4 2018 SCL 1102 Hin Keng Station and Approach Structures OM1 1102/B/HIK/T73/A58/101A Annex E2 1102/B/HIK/T73/A58/101A Previously submitted to EPD in Feb 2020.
    [Show full text]
  • The Arup Journal
    KCRC EAST RAIL EXTENSIONS SPECIAL ISSUE 3/2007 The Arup Journal Foreword After 10 years' planning, design, and construction, the opening of the Lok Ma Chau spur line on 15 August 2007 marked the completion of the former Kowloon­ Canton Railway Corporation's East Rail extension projects. These complex pieces of infrastructure include 11 km of mostly elevated railway and a 6ha maintenance and repair depot for the Ma On Shan line, 7.4km of elevated and tunnelled route for the Lok Ma Chau spur line, and a 1 km underground extension of the existing line from Hung Hom to East Tsim Sha Tsui. Arup was involved in all of these, from specialist fire safety strategy for all the Ma On Shan line stations, to multidisciplinary planning, design, and construction supervision, and, on the Lok Ma Chau spur line, direct work for a design/build contractor. In some cases our involvement went from concept through to handover. For example, we were part of a special contractor-led team that carried out a tunnel feasibility study for the Lok Ma Chau spur line across the ecologically sensitive Long Valley. At East Tsim Sha Tsui station we worked closely with the KCRC and numerous government departments to re-provide two public recreation spaces - Middle Road Children's playground at the foot of the historic Signal Hill, and Wing On Plaza garden - examples that show the importance of environmental issues for the KCRC in expanding Hong Kong's railway network. This special issue of The Arup Journal is devoted to all of our work on the East Rail extensions, and our feasibility study for the Kowloon Southern Link, programmed to connect West Rail and East Rail by 2009.
    [Show full text]
  • HONG KONG City Guide WELCOME COUPON
    HONG KONG city guide WELCOME COUPON Enjoy P800 off any P800 OFF activity with min. P10,000 spend on ANY ACTIVITY Klook from now till 31 Code: <HOLIYAY800> December 2018. T&Cs apply. EXCLUSIVE PROMO P290 OFF Hong Kong activities with P5,800 minimum spend Code: <ITPHHK> Discover popular Add to cart and Skip the queues with activities and utility complete your your mobile e-tickets products like purchase transport and WiFi Before you go Here are some suggested stays for every wallet size. These are conveniently located near tourist spots in Barcelona and Madrid, so it’s easy for you to get around! Budget Hotel USD 60/night and below ● Comic Guest House (Tsim Sha Tsui) ● Boutique 1946 Inn (Tsim Sha Tsui) ● The Mahjong Boutique (Kowloon) USD 150/ night and below ● H1 Hotel (Mongkok, Kowloon) ● Crowne Plaza Hong Kong (Kowloon East) ● Hyatt Regency Sha Tin Hotel (Sha Tin) USD 300/night and below ● The Salisbury - YMCA of Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui) ● Two MacDonnell Road (Central) ● Lanson Place Hotel (Causeway Bay) ● Royal Plaza Hotel (Mongkok, Kowloon) Before leaving the airport, be sure to pick up the following items. Item Location 4G WiFi Device Hong Kong International Airport Service Counter: Counter A08, Arrival Hall, Level 5, Terminal 1, HK International Airport (Daily 6:30am-11:00pm) Hong Kong Tourist Octopus Hong Kong International Airport: Arrivals Area Card with Preloaded HKD50 Counter A13 (7:00am-11:00pm) Hong Kong Airport Express Hong Kong International Airport: Scan QR Code Train Ticket (QR Code Direct to enter gate at destination station Entry) DAY 1 OVERVIEW Time Activity How To Get There 0730-0800 Ride the Airport Express Train from the airport to Central MTR Station.
    [Show full text]
  • Business Overview About MTR
    Business Overview About MTR MTR is regarded as one of the world’s leading railways for safety, reliability, customer service and cost efficiency. In addition to its Hong Kong, China and international railway operations, the MTR Corporation is involved in a wide range of business activities including the development of residential and commercial properties, property leasing and management, advertising, telecommunication services and international consultancy services. Corporate Strategy MTR is pursuing a new Corporate Strategy, “Transforming the Future”, The MTR Story by more deeply embedding sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance principles into its businesses and operations The MTR Corporation was established in 1975 as the Mass Transit with the aim of creating more value for all the stakeholders. Railway Corporation with a mission to construct and operate, under prudent commercial principles, an urban metro system to help meet The strategic pillars of the new Corporate Strategy are: Hong Kong’s public transport requirements. The sole shareholder was the Hong Kong Government. The platform columns at To Kwa Wan Station on Tuen Ma Line are decorated with artworks entitled, “Earth Song”, which presents a modern interpretation of the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty, The Company was re-established as the MTR Corporation Limited in June 2000 after the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region illustrating the scenery from day to night and the spring and winter seasons using porcelain clay. Government sold 23% of its issued share capital to private investors Hong Kong Core in an Initial Public Offering. MTR Corporation shares were listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 5 October 2000.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2020 Stock Code: 66
    Keep Cities Moving Annual Report 2020 Stock code: 66 SUSTAINABLE CARING INNOVATIVE CONTENTS For over four decades, MTR has evolved to become one of the leaders in rail transit, connecting communities in Hong Kong, the Mainland of China and around the world with unsurpassed levels of service reliability, comfort and safety. In our Annual Report 2020, we look back at one of the most challenging years in our history, a time when our Company worked diligently in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic to continue delivering high operational standards while safeguarding the well-being of our customers and colleagues – striving, as always, to keep cities moving. Despite the adverse circumstances, we were still able to achieve our objective of planning an exciting strategic direction. This report also introduces our Corporate Strategy, “Transforming the Future”, which outlines how innovation, technology and, most importantly, sustainability and robust environmental, social and governance practices will shape the future for MTR. In addition, we invite you Keep Cities to read our Sustainability Report 2020, which covers how relevant Moving and material sustainability issues are managed and integrated into our business strategies. We hope that together, these reports offer valuable insights into the events of the past year and the steps we plan on taking toward helping Hong Kong and other cities we serve realise a promising long-term future. Annual Report Sustainability 2020 Report 2020 Overview Business Review and Analysis 2 Corporate Strategy
    [Show full text]
  • Hang Lung Young Architects Program (恒隆．築跡 年輕建築師計劃)
    Hang Lung Young Architects Program (恒隆．築跡 ── 年輕建築師計劃) The Hang Lung Young Architects Program (HLYAP) is an education initiative run by Hang Lung Properties in 2017, together with Walk in Hong Kong, an organisation focused on aspects of local culture, to give young people the chance to learn more about Hong Kong’s architectural DNA and to understand the city’s diverse cultural identity. The second edition of the HLYAP officially began on September 28, 2019 and the theme this time is “Sketch Your Sky”, with the aim of encouraging secondary students to explore and discover Hong Kong’s built history and the relationship between architecture and communities, delved deep into the culture and history of Hong Kong’s architectural gems, and honed their own architectural knowledge and skills. The program attracted nearly 700 students from 80 secondary schools to participate, and provided over 20,000 training hours to student participants. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cherry Luk, Sabrina Tang, Suzanne Lam, Natalie Ng and Megan Tse from F.4 was one of the winning teams of the Hang Lung Young Architects Program. The team's topic is "Community, Culture, Conservation - a Study in Kowloon City”. Well done! Your hard work and determination have paid off. Congrats to our young but great architects! See their proposal on the next page! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plan C: Community , Culture, Conservation - A Study in Kowloon City - An Overview of the District: Introduction to the Kowloon City District Kowloon City is located in the eastern half of the Kowloon peninsula, with an area of approximately 1,000 hectares, home to the famous Kowloon Walled City, Sung Wong Toi and the former Kai Tak Airport.
    [Show full text]