Fo Tan station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | February 15, 1985 |
| Headquarters | Fo Tan, Sha Tin District , Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
| Website | www |
Fo Tan () is a station on Hong Kong's MTR network, situated within the Fo Tan neighborhood of Sha Tin District. It is positioned on the main branch of the East Rail line, flanked by and stations. The nearby station operates on the Racecourse branch of this line.
Serving a mix of residential communities, villages, and a moderately sized industrial area—including the , an MTR Corporation facility—Fo Tan station plays a vital role in local transit. During rush hours, some northbound trains conclude their journey here before heading back south. On days when races are held, specific train services skip Fo Tan to directly reach the Racecourse station.
History
The station commenced operations on 15 February 1985, arriving two years after the railway underwent full electrification. Fo Tan station was also featured in the 1989 movie Mr. Coconut, which starred Tony Leung Ka-fai.
Fo Tan Goods Yard
From the station, two tracks extend northeast into a goods yard that regularly managed freight trains until freight services on the East Rail line ended in 2010. Since that time, the yard has been used intermittently for delivering rolling stock.
Station layout
Fo Tan station consists of three tracks served by two island platforms. Typically, trains utilize platforms 1 and 4 for boarding and alighting, while the central track is designated for special departures during peak periods or for access to the depot.
| C | Southern Concourse | Exits A & B, Customer Service Centre |
| Retail outlets, vending machines, ATMs & restrooms | ||
| Northern Concourse | Exits C & D, Customer Service Centre | |
| Shops, vending machines & ATMs | ||
| Platforms (G/F) |
Platform Template:MTR platform | Template:Rcb bound for Template:STN or Template:STN (Template:STN) → |
| Island platform, doors open on both sides | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform ↑ / Template:MTR platform ↓ |
Template:Rcb East Rail line heading towards Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau (University) → ← Template:Rcb East Rail line going to Template:STN (Template:STN) (Peak-hour special departures) | |
| Island platform, doors open on both sides | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb East Rail line bound for Admiralty (Sha Tin) | |
Entrances and Exits
At first, the station was accessible only through the southern concourse. Since the two concourses were constructed at different times, there was no initial connection between them. In 2015, the MTR undertook renovations to create a link between these concourses, significantly improving passenger movement. This new passageway was inaugurated on 12 December 2015.
- Southern Concourse
- A: Fo Tan Railway House
- Key locations accessible via this exit include Fo Tan Railway House, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) Sha Tin campus, Hong Kong Sports Institute, Jockey Club Ti-I College, and Sha Tin Rowing Centre
- B: Sui Fai Factory Estate
- This exit serves Sui Fai Factory Estate, Fo Tan Road, Fo Tan Tsuen, Shan Mei Street, Shatin Galleria, Sui Wo Court, and Chun Yeung Estate
- Northern Concourse
- C: The Palazzo
- Nearby destinations accessible from here are The Palazzo, Ficus Garden, the Immigration and Registration of Persons office, Jubilee Court, Jubilee Garden, Lok Lo Ha Village, Plaza Ascot, and Royal Ascot
- D: Au Pui Wan Street
- This exit leads to Au Pui Wan Street, the MTR Ho Tung Lau Depot, and Wo Liu Hang Village