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Tsuen Wan (MTR)
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Tsuen Wan is the northern terminus of the MTR
Tsuen Wan Line in Hong Kong
. It is the only station on the line that is at ground level. It is located at the northern central part of Tsuen Wan New Town
, and its next station is Tai Wo Hau
.
It was the westernmost station in the MTR system until the opening of the Airport Station in 1998. It was also the northernmost station in the MTR system until the MTRCL took over the operation of the KCR network
in 2007 on a 50-year lease and effectively merged the two systems.
apartments (different from the present West Rail Line Tsuen Wan West Station). The area around that terminus had a poor development record so it was decided no station was to be built there, though tracks were still laid to that place. This also explains why the station uses an intermediate station design (one termination platform, one to Central) unlike a normal terminus design (2 platforms to Central). This particular section of track is now used for trains to reverse back to the Tsuen Wan Depot and vice versa.
During the construction of Tsuen Wan Station, the Route Twisk
was diverted. The famous Sam Tung Uk walled village
was also relocated, though it was later preserved as a museum
.
New roads and shopping centres were set up around the station, and a (private) housing estate was also built directly above the station. A bus interchange is also set up under one of the shopping centres.
town by then, and the infrastructure was also incomplete, meaning it was unable to attract many people in the town centre to take MTR.
With over 20 years of development, the area around the station gradually took over as the role of town centre. Several shopping malls are near the station, and an extensive footbridge
network is also built to connect the MTR station and the surrounding area (including shopping malls, the original town centre, as well as some villages at the north). The station also acts as an important interchange in the town.
-styled design was introduced inside the station, but this design was completely removed after another refurbishment in 2004. Instead, more shops were set up in the station (which is the common practice of MTR station refurbishments in the 2000s), and gates were relocated to handle more passengers at one time.
Platforms 1 and 2 are both located on ground level. However, the tracks are located right next to each other. Therefore one platform is used for boarding, and another is used for alighting. Two new exits have been built next to Platform 1, to allow passengers to leave the station without having to go up any escalators and going back down again. It is also possible to enter the station from that exit, but the passenger will have to take an escalator to the concourse, and take another down to Platform 2.
Tsuen Wan Line termination platform (Ground)
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...
Tsuen Wan Line in 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...
. It is the only station on the line that is at ground level. It is located at the northern central part of Tsuen Wan New Town
Tsuen Wan New Town
Tsuen Wan New Town is a new town in Hong Kong. It spans over Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and the eastern part of Tsing Yi Island. Traditionally, the officials of Tsuen Wan managed the area of proper Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi Island, Ma Wan and Northeast Lantau Island.In 1982 the Tsuen Wan...
, and its next station is Tai Wo Hau
Tai Wo Hau (MTR)
Tai Wo Hau is an MTR station between Tsuen Wan and Kwai Hing stations on the Tsuen Wan Line. It serves the areas of Kwai Yin Court and Tai Wo Hau Estate in the Kwai Tsing District, and some resited villages in the Tsuen Wan District of Hong Kong...
.
It was the westernmost station in the MTR system until the opening of the Airport Station in 1998. It was also the northernmost station in the MTR system until the MTRCL took over the operation of the KCR network
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...
in 2007 on a 50-year lease and effectively merged the two systems.
Early history
The station was opened as part of the line opening on May 10, 1982. It is a through station with two off-side platforms, originally designed as an intermediate station, with a terminus called Tsuen Wan West further north west near the present day Tsuen King GardenTsuen King Garden
Tsuen King Garden is one of the largest private housing estates in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, located at Tsuen King Circuit. It comprises 12 high-rise buildings into 2 phases which were completed between 1987 and 1988, and was developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties.-Transport...
apartments (different from the present West Rail Line Tsuen Wan West Station). The area around that terminus had a poor development record so it was decided no station was to be built there, though tracks were still laid to that place. This also explains why the station uses an intermediate station design (one termination platform, one to Central) unlike a normal terminus design (2 platforms to Central). This particular section of track is now used for trains to reverse back to the Tsuen Wan Depot and vice versa.
During the construction of Tsuen Wan Station, the Route Twisk
Route Twisk
Route Twisk is a steep and tortuous dual-lane road in Hong Kong, linking Tsuen Wan and Pat Heung via Shek Kong. It joins Kam Tin Road and Lam Kam Road north in Kam Tin, and ends in the Tsuen Kam Interchange of Cheung Pei Shan Road, Texaco Road North, Wai Tsuen Road and Tai Ho Road North south in...
was diverted. The famous Sam Tung Uk walled village
Walled villages of Hong Kong
Once common throughout China, walled villages can still be found in southern China and Hong Kong. Most of the walled villages in Hong Kong are located in the New Territories...
was also relocated, though it was later preserved as a museum
Sam Tung Uk Museum
The Sam Tung Uk Museum is a museum restored from Sam Tung Uk , a Hakka walled village in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.-History:...
.
New roads and shopping centres were set up around the station, and a (private) housing estate was also built directly above the station. A bus interchange is also set up under one of the shopping centres.
Usage
The usage of the station was not very high when it was opened in 1982. This was because the station was actually at the northern edge of Tsuen WanTsuen Wan
Tsuen Wan is a bay in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, opposite to Tsing Yi Island across Rambler Channel. The market town of Tsuen Wan emerged for the surrounding villages and fleets of fishing boats in the area. The town is around the present-day Tsuen Wan Station of the MTR...
town by then, and the infrastructure was also incomplete, meaning it was unable to attract many people in the town centre to take MTR.
With over 20 years of development, the area around the station gradually took over as the role of town centre. Several shopping malls are near the station, and an extensive footbridge
Footbridge
A footbridge or pedestrian bridge is a bridge designed for pedestrians and in some cases cyclists, animal traffic and horse riders, rather than vehicular traffic. Footbridges complement the landscape and can be used decoratively to visually link two distinct areas or to signal a transaction...
network is also built to connect the MTR station and the surrounding area (including shopping malls, the original town centre, as well as some villages at the north). The station also acts as an important interchange in the town.
Refurbishment
The station was refubrished twice. In the early 1990s, a ChineseChinese architecture
Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in East Asia over many centuries. The structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being only the decorative details...
-styled design was introduced inside the station, but this design was completely removed after another refurbishment in 2004. Instead, more shops were set up in the station (which is the common practice of MTR station refurbishments in the 2000s), and gates were relocated to handle more passengers at one time.
Station layout
| - | Shopping Mall Residential Area/ Flyover |
Tsuen Kam Centre, Luk Yeung Sun Chuen Luk Yeung Sun Chuen Luk Yeung Sun Chuen , or Luk Yeung Sun Tsuen, is a private housing estate built above the MTR Tsuen Wan Station, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. It comprises 17 high-rise buildings with a total of 4000 units... , Luk Yeung Galleria Luk Yeung Galleria Luk Yeung Galleria is one of the largest shopping centres in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, located in Luk Yeung Sun Chuen, above MTR Tsuen Wan Station. It has a total area of .... (last two on opposite side) Tai Ho Road North |
| U1 Concourse |
Concourse | Exits A-C, customer service, MTRshops |
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| Octopus promotion machine | ||
| G Platforms (Ground) |
Exits | Exit D, E, Public light bus Public light bus A Public light bus is a common public mode of transport in Hong Kong. It mainly serves the area that standard Hong Kong bus lines cannot reach as efficiently. It is also colloquially known as a minibus or a van, defined as a kind of share taxi.... stops |
Side platform A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line... , doors will open on the left |
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| Platform 1 | termination platform | |
| Platform 2 | towards Central Central (MTR) Central station is an MTR station located in the Central area of Hong Kong Island. The station's livery is firebrick red, except for the station's Tsuen Wan Line platform where its livery is dark brown... |
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Side platform A Side platform is a platform positioned to the side of a pair of tracks at a railway station, a tram stop or a transitway. A pair of side platforms are often provided on a dual track line with a single side platform being sufficient for a single track line... , doors will open on the left |
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| Depot | MTR Tsuen Wan Depot | |
Platforms 1 and 2 are both located on ground level. However, the tracks are located right next to each other. Therefore one platform is used for boarding, and another is used for alighting. Two new exits have been built next to Platform 1, to allow passengers to leave the station without having to go up any escalators and going back down again. It is also possible to enter the station from that exit, but the passenger will have to take an escalator to the concourse, and take another down to Platform 2.
Entrances/Exits
Concourse (U1)- A1: New Town Mall
- A2: New Town Mall
- A3/A4: Bus Terminus
- B1/B2: Fou Wah Centre
- B3:Sai Lau Kok Road
- C: Luk Yeung Sun Chuen
Tsuen Wan Line termination platform (Ground)
- D: Green Minibus Stop
- E: Sam Tung Uk Museum
Transport Connections
- → : One-way operation
- ↺ : Circular operation
- bold : Tsuen Wan Station as terminus of route