North Island Line
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North Island Line is a proposed reformation of the existing Island Line
and extension of Tung Chung Line of the Hong Kong
MTR
metro system. According to the documentary, Rail Projects Under Planning 2000, released by Highways Department, the current Tung Chung Line will be extended from Hong Kong terminus eastward and two new stations, Tamar Station
and Exhibition Station
are proposed on the extension. The new route will then join and substitute the Island Line from Fortress Hill Station to Chai Wan terminus
. Tseung Kwan O Line will have new constructed tunnel connected from its North Point terminus
to Tin Hau Station
without passing Fortress Hill Station and substitute the remaining western half of Island Line. The difficulties of constructing North Island Line include updating the signalling apparatus of Island Line to be compatible with the apparatus which has been installed in Tung Chung Line.
of Victoria Harbour
on Hong Kong Island
's northern coast. Due to the disagreement from public and political parties such as Society for Protection of the Harbour
and the insufficient traffic demand, the MTR Corporation
has never given the proposal a commencement date. To add more uncertainty, the proposed Shatin to Central Link and the merger of MTRC and KCRC
also influence the fate of North Island Line. Due to said reasons, in 2003 Hong Kong Government has postponed the extension to beyond 2016. However, the MTRC included the Sha Tin to Central Link and the North Island Line details in the diagrams of the latest schemes of the West Island Line
and South Island Line
, released in 2008. Those diagrams have excluded the now cancelled Central South Station
and Racecourse Station
.
Island Line (MTR)
The Island Line is one of 10 lines of the MTR, the mass transit system in Hong Kong. It runs from Sheung Wan in the Central and Western District to Chai Wan in the Eastern District. The line first opened in 31 May 1985...
and extension of Tung Chung Line of the 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...
MTR
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...
metro system. According to the documentary, Rail Projects Under Planning 2000, released by Highways Department, the current Tung Chung Line will be extended from Hong Kong terminus eastward and two new stations, Tamar Station
Tamar (MTR)
Tamar is a station on MTR's proposed North Island Link. If built it will be located at the former site of HMS Tamar on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. This station if built is part of MTR's North Island Line proposal on Hong Kong Island which will see the Hong Kong Island Line be integrated with the...
and Exhibition Station
Exhibition (MTR)
Exhibition is a station on MTR's proposed North Island Line, an extension of Tung Chung Line, and also Sha Tin to Central Link. If built, it will serve the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong....
are proposed on the extension. The new route will then join and substitute the Island Line from Fortress Hill Station to Chai Wan terminus
Chai Wan (MTR)
Chai Wan is the eastern terminus of MTR Island Line on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is the only station on the Island Line that is elevated...
. Tseung Kwan O Line will have new constructed tunnel connected from its North Point terminus
North Point (MTR)
North Point is a station on the Hong Kong MTR Island Line and the western terminus of the Tseung Kwan O Line. The livery of the station is tomato orange.-History:This station was opened in 1985 upon the completion of the Island Line...
to Tin Hau Station
Tin Hau (MTR)
Tin Hau is a station on the Island Line of the Hong Kong MTR rapid transit system.-Location:Like all other Island Line stations, Tin Hau is located along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island...
without passing Fortress Hill Station and substitute the remaining western half of Island Line. The difficulties of constructing North Island Line include updating the signalling apparatus of Island Line to be compatible with the apparatus which has been installed in Tung Chung Line.
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Discussion of plan
The extension of Tung Chung Line forms part of the third phase of land reclamationLand reclamation in Hong Kong
Land is in short supply in Hong Kong, and land reclamation has been conducted there since the mid-19th century.-Projects:One of the earliest and famous project was the Praya Reclamation Scheme, which added 50 to of land in 1890 during the second phase of construction...
of Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
on Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
's northern coast. Due to the disagreement from public and political parties such as Society for Protection of the Harbour
Society for Protection of the Harbour
Society for Protection of the Harbour is a Hong-Kong-based organization founded in November, 1995. It is a charitable, non-political and non-profit making green group. The objectives of the organization are to protect the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong from destruction caused by Government’s...
and the insufficient traffic demand, the MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation Limited is a company listed on the Hong Kong Exchange and included in the Hang Seng Index. MTR owns and runs the Hong Kong MTR metro system, and is also a major property developer and landlord in Hong Kong...
has never given the proposal a commencement date. To add more uncertainty, the proposed Shatin to Central Link and the merger of MTRC and KCRC
Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
The Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation was established in 1982 under the Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance for the purposes of operating the Kowloon–Canton Railway , and to construct and operate other new railways...
also influence the fate of North Island Line. Due to said reasons, in 2003 Hong Kong Government has postponed the extension to beyond 2016. However, the MTRC included the Sha Tin to Central Link and the North Island Line details in the diagrams of the latest schemes of the West Island Line
West Island Line
The West Island Line is a rapid transit line under construction of the Hong Kong MTR metro system. Planned as an extension to Island Line, the construction of the West Island line depended on reclamation and redevelopment of Western District....
and South Island Line
South Island Line
The South Island Line is a proposed line of the Hong Kong MTR metro system. Construction to the southern end of Hong Kong Island, which is at present not serviced by any rail transport, has been approved by the Executive Council of Hong Kong...
, released in 2008. Those diagrams have excluded the now cancelled Central South Station
Central South Station
Central South was a planned MTR station on the Sha Tin to Central Link. When completed, the station will be serviced by East Rail Line and will serve as its southern terminus...
and Racecourse Station
Racecourse Station (MTR proposed)
Happy Valley Station was a proposed railway station on the South Island Line but will no longer be built. It would have served the Happy Valley area and the Happy Valley Racecourse.-History:...
.