Lam Tin station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | October 1, 1989 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | Rail transport services |
Lam Tin () is a stop on Hong Kong's MTR network, forming part of the extension leading to . It provides access to the adjacent Lam Tin neighborhood through escalator connections.
History
During the 1980s, the colonial administration devised plans for the Eastern Harbour Crossing (EHC) and extended the through a newly constructed tunnel reaching . Prior to entering this tunnel, trains make a scheduled stop at Lam Tin station, situated within the Lam Tin Valley near Sai Tso Wan Hill.
The station commenced operations on 1 October 1989. The inauguration event was graced by then Prince of Wales Charles III alongside Princess Diana; a commemorative plaque marks this occasion.
After the EHC became operational, Lam Tin emerged as a vital transport hub in eastern Kowloon, facilitating passenger movement between , Kowloon, and Hong Kong. Platform screen doors were installed in August 2005 to enhance safety.
Currently, the EHC is served by the line operating between / and . Travelers using the Kwun Tong line are required to change trains at to continue onto the EHC route.
Station layout
Platforms 1 and 2 are positioned on a shared island platform. Similar to Lai King station, Lam Tin is constructed on an elevated structure partially embedded within Lam Tin Hill, creating an enclosed environment akin to underground stations, despite incorporating elevated, ground-level, and subterranean design elements.
The concourse lies one level beneath the hillside exits and is divided into paid and unpaid zones. The paid section offers escalator access to the platforms and features a postbox. The unpaid section links to station exits and houses a Hang Seng Bank branch.
Separating these zones are fare gates and a customer service centre that caters to both areas.
| - | Subway (Kai Tin Road) |
Pedestrian subway leading to Kai Tin Road and Lam Tin North |
| G | Concourse | Exits and footbridges |
| Customer service centre, MTR shops | ||
| Hang Seng Bank, vending machines, automated teller machines | ||
| Footbridge | Footbridge access to Sceneway Garden | |
| Transport interchange and subway connection to Kai Tin Road | ||
| L1 Platforms |
Platform 1 |
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Island platform, doors open on right side | ||
| Platform 2 |
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Entrances and Exits
- A: Kai Tin Estate
- B: Public Transport Interchange, Sceneway Plaza
- C: Lei Yue Mun Road
- D1: Sin Fat Road
- D2: Sceneway Garden
An experimental accessible vehicle service is available at the station for wheelchair users, providing on-demand transport between exits A or D1 and the fully accessible exit C.
Transport Connections
Since its inauguration in 1989, Lam Tin station has played a pivotal role in establishing a major transport interchange within Hong Kong. The nearby shopping complex and Sceneway Plaza were developed on land that was previously occupied by a hillside squatter settlement, facilitating new residential and commercial expansion.
This transport interchange, which incorporates bus terminals and the Lei Yue Mun Interchange, has contributed significantly to Lam Tin's evolution into a central transit hub as well as a dynamic commercial and residential area.