Kwun Tong line extension
| Company type | Rapid transit extension project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2011-07-25 |
| Fate | Opened |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
| Parent | MTR Corporation |
The Kwun Tong line extension (KTE; ) represents an expansion of Hong Kong's MTR rapid transit system. This project lengthens the current Kwun Tong line to serve both Ho Man Tin station and Whampoa station. Construction commenced on 25 July 2011, with the extension becoming operational on 23 October 2016.
History
In the 2000s, during the bidding process for the Sha Tin to Central Link (SCL), the Mass Transit Railway proposed extending the Kwun Tong line, whereas the Kowloon–Canton Railway recommended implementing an Automated People Mover to Whampoa. Following the MTR–KCR merger in 2007, the Hong Kong government tasked MTR with constructing the SCL according to KCR’s design and simultaneously extending the Kwun Tong line to Whampoa. This approach enhanced interchange convenience at Ho Man Tin station and other transfer points along the SCL.
Stations
Notes
- During peak periods, half of the Kwun Tong line trains end their routes at Ho Man Tin, while the remaining half continue to Whampoa. Travelers heading to Whampoa who board trains terminating at Ho Man Tin are required to transfer there. Outside peak hours, all trains run through to Whampoa.