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Ocean Park station

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Ocean Park station
Company typeMTR rapid transit stop
IndustryPublic transportation
FoundedDecember 28, 2016; 9 years ago (2016-12-28)
Headquarters
Hong Kong
,
Hong Kong
ProductsRapid transit services

Ocean Park () is an MTR rapid transit stop situated on the eastern segment of the , providing access to both Ocean Park Hong Kong and Wong Chuk Hang. It commenced operations on 28 December 2016 alongside the South Island line, enabling passengers to reach from in just 10 minutes, which is 21 minutes faster than the Citybus route 629.

Positioned above the Ocean Park Bus Depot and north of Ocean Park Road, this elevated station includes a footbridge that leads directly to the park’s entrance. It comprises three entry and exit points designed to ensure efficient passenger movement.

History

Construction of the station was part of Contract 903, covering Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang stations as well as the Aberdeen Channel Bridge. This contract was granted to Leighton Asia in May 2011.

The station officially opened its doors on 28 December 2016.

Station Art

The architectural theme incorporates blue glass arranged in undulating tile patterns, encompassing approximately of blue concourse area. The supporting columns are adorned with depictions of marine creatures such as seals, penguins, jellyfish, and dolphins.

An overhead art piece named Flow, created by Benson Kwun, illustrates a school of fish seemingly swimming through the air.

Station layout

U2
Platforms
Side platform, doors open on left
Platform 2 Template:Rcb towards Template:STN (Terminus) →
Platform 1 ← Template:Rcb South Island line towards Template:STN (Template:STN)
Side platform, doors open on left
U1 Concourse Customer service, MTRShops, footbridge to Ocean Park
G Street level Exits, park-and-ride facility

This elevated facility consists of two tracks served by two side platforms. The station was designed by Aedas, collaborating with engineering lead Atkins. Construction was completed in October 2015, with the station opening alongside the South Island line East on 28 December 2016.

Ocean Park represents the second MTR station dedicated to a theme park, following . A park-and-ride area is located adjacent to this station.

Entrances/exits

There are three access points at Ocean Park station: