Kowloon station (MTR)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Kowloon , Hong Kong |
| Products | MTR services: Airport Express, Tung Chung line |
Kowloon serves as a station on both the and lines within Hong Kong's MTR network. It is one of the two Airport Express stations that provide in-town check-in facilities for travelers departing from Hong Kong International Airport. Additionally, it offers complimentary shuttle bus services linking to key hotels situated in the Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei areas.
Positioned beneath Union Square in West Kowloon, this station lies less than 200 meters to the west of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link's West Kowloon Terminus, approximately 500 meters west of on the , and roughly one kilometer westward from Jordan station on the .
The station's concourse provides direct escalator access to the neighboring Elements shopping mall, improving passenger convenience and enhancing retail experiences.
History
The architectural design was crafted by TFP Farrells. Initially, during its planning phase, it was referred to as West Kowloon station (). The construction contract, identified as Contract 503C, was granted on 28 November 1994 to a consortium comprising Kumagai Gumi, Entrecanales y Tavora, and Cubiertas y MZOV (which later merged into Acciona).
On 16 September 2000, the "Dickson CyberExpress" shopping mall () began operations, occupying over four floors and featuring six distinct shopping zones. However, due to a low residential density nearby and an economic downturn, visitor numbers remained limited. This led to a reduction in its size after six months, with eventual closure in 2005.
The station was also planned as the terminus for the proposed but never constructed East Kowloon line, with allocated space beneath the Tung Chung line platforms reserved for this purpose.
It is connected through footbridges to on the Tuen Ma line and to West Kowloon Terminus of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong section.
Station layout
Similar to other Airport Express stations, there are distinct paid zones for the Airport Express and Tung Chung line services. Platform 2 mainly serves passengers arriving from Hong Kong International Airport or , except during weekday morning peak hours when boarding is permitted with a Morning Express Ticket.
| U5 |
Residential and commercial district |
Exits leading to Union Square, The Waterfront, Sorrento | |||||||||||||||
| The Harbourside, The Arch, International Commerce Centre, The Cullinan | |||||||||||||||||
| U4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tung Chung line concourse |
Exit towards Elements mall | ||||||||||||||||
| U3 | Airport Express concourse |
Exit leading to Elements mall | |||||||||||||||
| Tung Chung line concourse |
Exit to Elements mall with escalator access to U5 | ||||||||||||||||
| G | Airport Express check-in area |
Customer service desks, drop-off zone, in-town check-in counter, left luggage facilities | |||||||||||||||
| MTRshops outlets, vending machines, restrooms, police post | |||||||||||||||||
| Tung Chung line concourse |
Exits, customer service counters, parking lot access, toilets | ||||||||||||||||
| Airport Express shuttle bus stop and public transport interchange | |||||||||||||||||
| MTRshops stores, Hang Seng Bank, ATMs | |||||||||||||||||
| L2 Platforms |
Airport Express concourse |
Customer service center, drop-off area, washrooms | |||||||||||||||
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Side platform, doors open on left side |
- Platform 1 |
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- Platform 2 |
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Airport Express |
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L4 |
Platform 3 |
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- style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2| Island platform, doors open on right side |
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style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;"| Confined area |
style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;"| Space reserved for East Kowloon line | |
Entrances and exits
- Tung Chung line Concourse (G)
- A - Access to Station Car Park
- B - Shuttle Bus for Airport Express
- C and D - Entrance to Elements mall
- C1 - Public transport interchange, Cross Boundary Coach Terminus, Elements mall, International Commerce Centre
- C2 - Access points to Sorrento, The Arch, The Harbourside, The Waterfront
- D1 - Direct entry to Elements mall
- D2 - Routes to Sorrento, International Commerce Centre, The Arch, The Harbourside, The Waterfront
- Airport Express In-town Check In (G)
- E1 through E5 - Bus stops serving West Kowloon Cultural District, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, and Western Harbour Crossing