Chai Wan station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | May 31, 1985 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong Island , Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
Chai Wan () serves as the easternmost terminus of the MTR on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It stands out as the sole elevated station along the Island line, positioned at the intersection of Chai Wan Road and Island Eastern Corridor. The station primarily caters to the residential and industrial districts of Siu Sai Wan and Chai Wan. Adjacent to the station is a bus terminus that provides connections to Siu Sai Wan, Stanley, and nearby housing estates. Prior to the inauguration of Lei Tung station on the in December 2016, Chai Wan held the distinction of being Hong Kong's southernmost railway stop.
When originally launched, the station lacked platform screen doors; however, in 2011, the MTR Corporation installed automatic platform gates on both sides to improve passenger safety.
History
The site chosen for this station included a section of Chai Wan Park and land previously used as a minibus terminus. Construction commenced in July 1982 under the contract of British firm George Wimpey. The foundation was established using hand-excavated caissons with in-situ reinforced concrete pouring, totaling more than 11,000 cubic metres.
Chai Wan station officially opened on 31 May 1985 as part of the initial phase of the Island line.
Station layout
| U2 Platforms |
Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb heading towards Template:STN (Template:STN) |
| Island platform, doors open on both sides | ||
| Platform 2 | ← Template:Rcb Island line bound for Kennedy Town (Heng Fa Chuen) | |
| U1 | Concourse | Customer Service, MTRShops |
| Hang Seng Bank, vending machines, ATMs | ||
| G | Street level | Exits, transport interchange |
Travelers heading from Chai Wan to Kennedy Town may board trains from either platform; information boards indicate which platform will be used for departure.
An overrun track beyond the station permits trains to reverse direction if they overshoot Chai Wan, although this is rarely utilized since departures generally occur from a consistent platform. Due to its close proximity to Chai Wan depot, some Island Line trains terminate at this station after peak periods and then proceed empty to the depot. Passengers receive notifications through signals and announcements when a train is en route to the depot; destination displays read "Depot," and platform indicators confirm that boarding is not permitted. Prior to departure towards the depot, red and blue "DP" signal lights are illuminated. This protocol is also followed after the final train arrives at Chai Wan.
Entrances and Exits
- A: Access to New Jade Gardens, Chai Wan Industrial Area, Cape Collinson - San Ha Columbarium, and Siu Sai Wan
- B: Serves Cheung Lee Street
- C: Connects to the public transport interchange
- D: Leads to Ning Foo Street
- E: Provides entry to Hing Wah Estate