Lai King (MTR)
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Lai King is an MTR
station located in Lai King
, Kwai Tsing District
, Hong Kong
. The station is served by Tsuen Wan Line (TWL) and Tung Chung Line (TCL), providing cross-platform interchange
s between platforms 1 (TWL to Tsuen Wan) and 3 (TCL to Tung Chung), and between platforms 2 (TWL to Central) and 4 (TCL to Hong Kong).
During the course of construction, the layout of the station was greatly altered. The northbound Tsuen Wan Line track was raised to a new level above the original station, providing cross-platform interchange
with the northbound Tung Chung Line. Similar platform arrangements were constructed for southbound tracks. The original Tsuen Wan Line track was abandoned from the siding
s south of the station to slightly north of it. A pair of tracks were also constructed for the Airport Express
which does not stop at this station.
Passengers on the Tsuen Wan Line travelling towards Central can go to the opposite platform to change to the Tung Chung Line for a faster route towards Hong Kong Island. In fact, once this interchange station opened, many commuters who used to travel almost the entire length of the Tsuen Wan Line took to leaving the train at Lai King, and hence a large number of passengers is often seen in Tung Chung Line trains during the morning and evening rush.
Opposite Yin Lai Court Shopping Centre (Exit A1 or A2):
The MTR provides a 50-cent interchange discount for passengers changing from minibus route 407A to the MTR at Lai King or Kwai Fong stations, or vice versa.
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
station located in Lai King
Lai King
Lai King , or Lai King Hill , is a residential area including a number of public housing estates, located in Lai King Hill, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is centred on the Lai King Estate, but also refers to nearby estates, including Cho Yiu Chuen, Lai Yiu Estate, Wah Yuen Chuen,...
, Kwai Tsing District
Kwai Tsing District
Kwai Tsing is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It consists of two parts - Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi Island. Kwai Tsing is part of the New Territories. It had a population of 477,092 in 2001...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The station is served by Tsuen Wan Line (TWL) and Tung Chung Line (TCL), providing cross-platform interchange
Cross-platform interchange
A cross-platform interchange is a type of interchange between different lines in a metro system. The term originates with the London Underground; such layouts exist in other networks but are not commonly so named...
s between platforms 1 (TWL to Tsuen Wan) and 3 (TCL to Tung Chung), and between platforms 2 (TWL to Central) and 4 (TCL to Hong Kong).
History
Lai King was opened in 10 May 1982, originally as part of the Tsuen Wan Line. The station was designed to serve the large public housing complex located above the station, as well as the container terminal on the coast to the southwest of the station. When the Lantau Airport Railway was proposed, Lai King was chosen to be the interchange between the Tsuen Wan Line and the Tung Chung Line.During the course of construction, the layout of the station was greatly altered. The northbound Tsuen Wan Line track was raised to a new level above the original station, providing cross-platform interchange
Cross-platform interchange
A cross-platform interchange is a type of interchange between different lines in a metro system. The term originates with the London Underground; such layouts exist in other networks but are not commonly so named...
with the northbound Tung Chung Line. Similar platform arrangements were constructed for southbound tracks. The original Tsuen Wan Line track was abandoned from the siding
Rail siding
A siding, in rail terminology, is a low-speed track section distinct from a running line or through route such as a main line or branch line or spur. It may connect to through track or to other sidings at either end...
s south of the station to slightly north of it. A pair of tracks were also constructed for the Airport Express
Airport Express (MTR)
The Airport Express is one of the lines of the Mass Transit Railway serving Hong Kong. It links the principal urban areas of Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport and the associated AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition and convention centre....
which does not stop at this station.
Station layout
Passengers on the Tung Chung Line travelling in the direction of Tung Chung can go to the opposite platform to change to Tsuen Wan Line trains for destinations in the Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan districts and vice versa. The Tung Chung Line has proved popular among passengers living on Hong Kong Island who work in areas north of Lai King, and in rush hour, packed Tung Chung Line trains often empty at Lai King station.Passengers on the Tsuen Wan Line travelling towards Central can go to the opposite platform to change to the Tung Chung Line for a faster route towards Hong Kong Island. In fact, once this interchange station opened, many commuters who used to travel almost the entire length of the Tsuen Wan Line took to leaving the train at Lai King, and hence a large number of passengers is often seen in Tung Chung Line trains during the morning and evening rush.
| L2 | Passageway | Passageway to Lai King Hill Road |
| L3 Platforms |
Platform 1 | towards Tsuen Wan |
Island platform An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange... , Tsuen Wan Line train doors will open on the left Tung Chung Line train doors will open on the right |
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| Platform 3 | towards Tung Chung and Disneyland Resort Line | |
| L4 Concourse |
Upper Concourse | Exits, MTR Shops, automatic teller machines |
| Lower Concourse | Exits, customer service | |
| MTR Shops, Hang Seng Bank Hang Seng Bank Hang Seng Bank Limited is the second largest bank in Hong Kong. It is a listed company but it is majority owned by the HSBC Group via The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Hang Seng is also one of the constituent shares of the Hang Seng Index... , automatic teller machines |
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| L5 Platforms |
Platform 2 | towards Central |
Island platform An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange... , Tsuen Wan Line train doors will open on the right Tung Chung Line train doors will open on the left |
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| Platform 4 | towards Hong Kong | |
| - | Airport Express Airport Express (MTR) The Airport Express is one of the lines of the Mass Transit Railway serving Hong Kong. It links the principal urban areas of Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport and the associated AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition and convention centre.... tracks |
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Entrances/exits
- A1: Lai King Hill Road
- A2: Yin Lai Court
- A3: Lai King Estate
- B: Kwai Chung Container Terminal
- C: HKEAA Lai King Assessment Centre
Bus routes
At the bus stops outside (NT bound) / opposite (Kowloon bound) Exit A1:- 30: Allway Gardens <> Cheung Sha Wan
- 42: Cheung Ching <> Shun Lee (Cheung Ching bound bus stop located near Lok King House, Lai King Estate)
- 45: Lai Yiu <> Kowloon City Ferry
- 46: Lai Yiu <> Jordan (Wui Cheung Road)
- 46X: Mei Foo <> Hin Keng
- 269M: Tin Shui Wai Town Centre <> Cho Yiu
- N241: Cheung Hang <> Hung Hom Station (Cheung Hang bound bus stop located near Lok King House, Lai King Estate)
Minibus routes
Outside Yin Lai Court Shopping Centre (Exit A2):- 46M: Highland Park > Lai King MTR Station Circular
- 90M: Mei Foo > Highland Park
- 91A: Highland Park > Kwai Fong
- 93: Wah Yuen Chuen > Tsuen Wan
- 313: Princess Margaret Hospital > Tsuen Wan
- 407: Princess Margaret Hospital > Cheung Wang
- 407A: Princess Margaret Hospital > Kwai Fong
Opposite Yin Lai Court Shopping Centre (Exit A1 or A2):
- 47M: Wonderland Villas > Lai King MTR Station Circular
- 90M: Highland Park > Mei Foo
- 91A: Kwai Fong > Highland Park
- 93: Tsuen Wan > Wah Yuen Chuen
- 313: Tsuen Wan > Princess Margaret Hospital
- 407: Cheung Wang > Princess Margaret Hospital
- 407A: Kwai Fong > Princess Margaret Hospital
The MTR provides a 50-cent interchange discount for passengers changing from minibus route 407A to the MTR at Lai King or Kwai Fong stations, or vice versa.