Lai Chi Kok station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | May 17, 1982 |
| Headquarters | Kowloon , Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
Lai Chi Kok () is an MTR station situated on the , positioned beneath Cheung Sha Wan Road. It began operation on 17 May 1982.
Despite its name, Lai Chi Kok station primarily serves the area of Cheung Sha Wan, granting access to its western and southern sections. The western part of Cheung Sha Wan, once dominated by industrial facilities, has undergone substantial residential development on reclaimed land, featuring estates such as Banyan Garden, Liberté, The Pacifica, Aqua Marine, and Hoi Lai Estate. These housing complexes are interconnected through a pedestrian subway system.
The district is witnessing a shift from industrial to commercial use, with older industrial structures being replaced by modern office and retail buildings. This change has led to an increase in commuter traffic during rush hours.
The Chinese name of the station employs the character , which is regarded as the accurate form according to the Kangxi dictionary, differing from the more commonly used variant . This distinction also applies to Lai King station.
History
The Tsuen Wan line commenced service on 10 May 1982, with Lai Chi Kok station opening shortly after on 17 May. The construction of the station was undertaken by Kumagai Gumi.
Station layout
| G | Ground level | Entrances, transport interchange |
| L1 | Concourse | Customer Service centre, MTRShops (7-Eleven, Circle K, Hung Fook Tong, Maxim's Catering, Travel Expert, Pako's, I & m's) |
| Hang Seng Bank branch, ATMs, vending machines | ||
| Octopus card promotion kiosk | ||
| L2 Platforms |
Platform 2 | Template:Rcb bound for Template:STN (Template:STN) → |
| Island platform, doors open on the right side | ||
| Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb Tsuen Wan line heading towards Template:STN (Template:STN) | |
Colour
The orange-red hue representing this station draws inspiration from the vivid red shade of the lychee fruit, which is the source of the area's name.
Entrances/Exits
- A: Cheung Sha Wan Plaza and Sham Shui Po Sports Ground
- B1/B2: Cheung Sha Wan Road
- C: Tung Chau West Street (accessible for wheelchairs)
- D1/D2: D2 Place ONE and TWO
- D3: Liberté residential estate
- D4: Lai Chi Kok Road