East West Corridor Nov Lo Wu East West Lok Ma Chau Corridor Apart from the East Rail Line, the EWC will be an alternative way After commissioning, passengers can for passengers to travel between travel between and Tuen Wu Kai Sha Northern , Mun directly without interchange. and Hung Hom by interchanging at Station. Tai Wai Line The Shatin to Central Link (SCL) East West Corridor (EWC) is targeted to be Diamond Hill Tai Wai to commissioned in mid-2019. To help Hung Hom Section the public understand more about the latest progress of this new railway To extend railway service to connecting New Territories West with Ho Man Tin New Territories East, via Kowloon East, North South Corridor areas that currently rely on Hung Hom road transport, such as To Kwa the project information for each section East West Corridor Wan, Ma Tau Wai, Kai Tak, etc along the EWC will be introduced in the to save travelling time. SCL newsletter starting from this issue. Admiralty Exhibition SCL East West Corridor = West Rail Line + Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section + Ma On Shan Line

Track-laying completed for East West Corridor

The track-laying for the 11-kilometre “Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section” was completed in August this year, marking the completion of track-laying for the entire EWC from to .

The installation of overhead lines, signalling systems and trackside auxiliaries are in progress while dynamic tests of EWC trains have commenced in a section of the EWC. The SCL “Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section” connects two existing lines, the Ma On Shan Line and West Rail Line, interfacing and integrating with various new and old signalling systems, tracks and train models. Repeated testing and fne-tuning adjustments are essential for each section and the whole EWC in advance of the opening, so as to minimise any inconvenience caused in the initial period of operation.

Upon the completion of track–laying, the project team has to perform a series of tests on tracks in preparation for the commencement of the new railway service in mid-2019.

Works trains to transport Overhead lines to be On-track dynamic tests Trial operation run materials and install energised E&M facilities The overhead lines are energised after installation When the overhead lines along the EWC have After the dynamic testing on track, relevant After track-laying works, works trains are of the overhead lines, signalling systems and E&M been energised, the electricity-driven trains government departments will carry out on-track to transport materials and install facilities. (The section between Hin Keng to Kai will be on-track for subsequent dynamic statutory inspections. Trial runs for trains overhead lines, trackside signaling systems Tak was energised in October this year, while the tests, including trial runs on tracks, power along the EWC will then follow. and E&M facilities after track-laying works. remaining section between Kai Tak to Hung Hom is supply, signalling and telecommunications targeted to be energised in the frst quarter of 2018.) systems, etc.

This issue summary

Cover Story Project Progress Station at a Glance Project Progress Station Overview

Ma Tau Wai Station is is , located located underneath To Kwa Wan situated on Che Kung Miu in Kai Tak Development area, has Market and Ma Tau Wai Road. The Road near Hin Keng Estate. The three entrances/exits, directing closely-packed buildings adjacent ftting out works at this elevated to the Trade and Industry Tower, to the stations and the congested station have been substantially Kai Ching Estate and Tak Long underground public utilities have completed. The station facilities, Estate, and the proposed Station made the construction works such as ticketing machines, gates Square respectively. The station more challenging. Structural and the public announcement is equipped with glazed panels works of the station have been system have been installed. on the external walls and at the completed. With ftting out works The statutory inspections at rooftop, which stands out from and E&M facilities installation the station are targeted to be other typical station design. underground are in full swing, With the concerted eforts of the SCL project team, over 90% two-southbound and two- of the construction works for the EWC have been completed conducted by end 2017. For Installation of station facilities has more details about Hin Keng nearly completed while testing northbound trafc lanes on Ma after fve years of endeavour. As the tracks along the EWC Station, please go to “Station at on facilities will commence soon. Tau Wai Road have substantially have been connected and the structural works of all stations a Glance” on page 6. reinstated. are substantially completed, the SCL project is progressing on course towards target completion in mid-2019.

The SCL “Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section” is the frst new railway to connect two existing railways, which is like parents holding their baby’s hands learning its frst steps. They need time to synchronise with each other’s walking pace as they are diferent in age and physical strength. The linkage between the new and existing railway systems will be an important move in making the railway network in comprehensive. However, it is a complicated task as it involves integrating and interfacing between a new railway section and two mature operating lines. Every small change Tai Wai Hin Keng Diamond Hill Kai Tak To Kwa Wan Ma Tau Wai Ho Man Tin Hung Hom can make a big diference. To avoid afecting normal train service, certain works and tests have to be carried out in the small window of non-trafc hours overnight, which makes the SCL project even more sophisticated and challenging East Rail Line than the other new lines such as West Island Line and Extension. Daunting as it is, our experienced and Kwun Tong Line professional project team strive to overcome the challenges. West Rail Line The Diamond Hill Looking ahead to 2018, I will continue to work with the team to carry on the remaining construction works along Station Extension is located at the former Tai the EWC. In the meantime, I would like to extend my is Hom Village. Diamond Hill is next to Sung Wong Toi undergoing transformation to gratitude to the local communities for their understanding Station will be transformed Garden in Kowloon City. The become an interchange station and support for the project. as an interchange station for discovery of archeological fnds for the “East West Corridor” and the existing Kwun Tong Line and relics of the Song-Yuan “North South Corridor”. The With the New Year just around the corner, we wish you a and future EWC. The new Dynasties at the works site former Hung Hom Freight Yard happy and healthy year ahead. extension connects to the caused delay to works. With the is being modifed into stabling existing eforts of the project team, the sidings for berthing trains. by pedestrian subways. Fitting structural works of To Kwa Wan Structural works for the two out works at the station Station will soon be completed new SCL platforms have been platform are in full swing while while the ftting out works and completed. Installation of lifts the station facilities, such as E&M equipment installation are and escalators are in progress. Customer Service Centre, on-going. escalators and lifts are being General Manager – SCL & Head of E&M Construction installed gradually. MTR Corporation Project Progress

-car trains conversion on West Rail Line and Ma On Shan Line

To facilitate the operation of 8-car trains along the EWC, train conversion of West Rail Line and Ma On Shan Line is being carried out. New trains are procured for the EWC, while some of the existing train compartments are undergoing modifcation and reconfguration, together with the newly procured train cars to form the converted 8-car trains.

Special train West Rail Line trains are being converted from 7-car to 8-car to facilitate the enhanced train features operation. Currently, a total of 22 8-car trains have been put into service on West Rail Line. The conversion of all 8-car trains is expected to be completed in 2018 and the overall carrying capacity The information display will be increased by 14%. at the gangway updates passengers on the next arriving station.

8-car trains are equipped with dynamic route maps to allow passengers to know the train position and driving direction. On Ma On Shan Line, the existing 4-car trains have been progressively replaced with 8-car trains. 12 8-car trains are running from Ma On Shan Line now. The conversion of all Ma On Shan Line trains is expected to be completed in year’s end and the overall carrying capacity will be doubled.

The project team celebrated the completion of all pedestrian facilities, with the Tsz Wan Shan community and relevant government departments.

Completion of pedestrian facilities in Tsz Wan Shan Building a new railway aside, the SCL project team also enhances local facilities for the community, including the Improvement Works for pedestrian facilities in Tsz Wan Shan. The new pedestrian facilities connecting with existing footbridges and barrier-free access between Diamond Hill Station and Tsz Wan Shan. The works comprises 15 new pedestrian walkway systems, with a total of 49 facilities, which have been completed and opened for public use in October 2017.

The footbridge and travellators at Wan Wah Street. Station at a Glance

Hin Keng Station

The SCL “Tai Wai to Hung Hom Section” consists of eight stations. Let’s take a peek at Hin Keng Station in this issue!

Hin Keng Station is built next to Hin Keng Estate in Shatin. The station is equipped with green features, making use of wooden structures to refect the natural landscape nearby. The station has a ventilation system which brings in fresh air. It is also the frst station to have installed shadings made of environmental-friendly materials which can shield the station platforms and concourse from strong sunlight.

Reinstatement works of Hin Tin Playground

To facilitate the construction of Hin Keng Station, the adjoining Hin Tin Playground had to be occupied as a temporary works Hin Keng Station site. As the construction works are almost completed, the playground is being reinstated such that residents and passengers will be able to enjoy the well-equipped recreational facilities and green space. After reinstatement, Hin Tin Playground will be Hin Tin Playground equipped with a wide variety of recreational facilities, including a leisure area, a children’s playground, a jogging trail, an elderly ftness corner, a Tai Chi garden, pebbled walking trails, etc. The playground is targeted to be Children’s Fitness corner reinstated in the frst half of 2018 and will Leisure area playground for eldery be handed over to the Leisure and Cultural Fitness station Tai Chi area Jogging trail Services Department.

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