Kam Sheung Road station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | December 20, 2003 |
| Headquarters | Yuen Long District , Hong Kong |
Area served | New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
Kam Sheung Road () is a station on the MTR network's , situated between the areas of Pat Heung and Kam Tin in Hong Kong. It is located on the line segment connecting Tsuen Wan West and Yuen Long. Notably, Kam Sheung Road was the venue for the KCR West Rail's inaugural opening ceremony.
History
The station commenced operations on 20 December 2003, opening simultaneously with other stations along the KCR West Rail.
On 27 June 2021, as part of the Sha Tin to Central Link initiative, the MTR West Rail Line combined with the Ma On Shan Line (which had been extended as Tuen Ma line Phase 1) in East Kowloon. This merger resulted in the creation of the Tuen Ma line, with Kam Sheung Road serving as an intermediate stop.
Description
Kam Sheung Road station is constructed as an elevated facility positioned close to one of two depots servicing the Tuen Ma line. Adjacent to it stands the MTR Kam Tin Building, which previously functioned as the control centre for West Rail operations before control duties were transferred to the primary MTR control centre located in Tsing Yi following the railway integration.
The station derives its name from a nearby principal road after local stakeholders could not reach consensus on alternative names. Although initial passenger volume projections were modest, it has become an important transit point for residents from nearby villages using the Tuen Ma line to access urban districts in Kowloon. With proposed development of the Northern Link connecting to Lok Ma Chau station, Kam Sheung Road is expected to evolve into an interchange hub, necessitating future expansion.
Next to the station, a flea market featuring over 150 vendors operates regularly. Between September and November 2004, the West Rail Sightseeing Bus service attracted thousands of visitors originating from Kowloon.
Additionally, Shek Kong Airfield is located in proximity to this station.
Future expansion
Plans designate Kam Sheung Road as a terminus for the forthcoming MTR Northern Link, which will connect the Tuen Ma line with the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line of the East Rail line. This new link aims to improve transportation between eastern and western New Territories and provide direct rail access to border crossings into mainland China. The project remains under active development.
Station layout
| P Platforms |
Platform 2 | Template:Rcb heading towards Wu Kai Sha (via Tsuen Wan West) → |
| Island platform, doors open on right side | ||
| Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun (via Yuen Long) | |
| G | Concourse | Access points, transport interchange |
| Parking facilities for cars and bicycles | ||
Platforms 1 and 2 are arranged on an island platform fitted with platform screen doors, despite the tracks being exposed.
Entrances and Exits
- A: Kam Tin Building of MTR
- B: Kam Sheung Road Access
- C: Interchange for Public Transport
- D: Kam Ho Road Entrance