Queen Mary Hospital station
| Company type | Planned rapid transit line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | Planned construction period 2021–2026 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Southwestern shoreline of Hong Kong Island |
| Products | Rapid transit service |
The South Island line (West) represents a planned expansion of Hong Kong's MTR rapid transit network, intended to serve the southwestern shoreline of Hong Kong Island between Shek Tong Tsui and Wong Chuk Hang. This initiative is outlined in the government's Railway Development Strategy 2014 (RDS-2014), with construction originally slated for the period from 2021 to 2026.
Similar to the current South Island line, this extension seeks to enhance connectivity between the Southern District and the broader MTR system.
History
Efforts to link the Southern District to the rail network have roots reaching back to the 1980s. In 1989, authorities proposed extending the then-planned East Kowloon Line southward from Sheung Wan to Aberdeen. A 1993 consultation document recommended two South Island lines intersecting at Tin Wan, but concluded that existing road capacity was adequate, reducing immediate need. Later, a 1999 analysis adjusted the northern terminus to Sheung Wan station while maintaining similar assessments.
The Railway Development Strategy 2000 categorized the South Island line as a long-term project but postponed it due to alignment considerations. Despite several government commitments—including announcements in 2007 (targeting a start by 2011), 2013 (aiming for commencement by 2015), and 2014 (planning construction between 2021 and 2026)—the project remained in the planning phase as of 2023. The Transport and Logistics Bureau has indicated that its launch is contingent on the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate, anticipated around 2027.
Stations
The South Island line (West) is planned to comprise the following stations:
| Livery and Station Name | Connections | Opening date | District | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | ||||
| HKU | 香港大學 | Template:Rcb | 28 December 2014[lower-alpha 1] | Central and Western | |
| Queen Mary Hospital | 瑪麗醫院 | (proposed) | Southern | ||
| Cyberport | 數碼港 | ||||
| Wah Fu | 華富 | ||||
| Tin Wan | 田灣 | ||||
| Aberdeen | 香港仔 | ||||
| Wong Chuk Hang | 黃竹坑 | Template:Rcb | 28 December 2016[lower-alpha 2] | ||
See also
Further reading
Government and Legislative Documents
- Second Railway Development Study (RDS-2), Highways Department, Hong Kong.
- Background briefs and information papers on South Island line initiatives, Legislative Council Panels.
- MTR presentations covering Route 4, South Hong Kong Island Line, and West Hong Kong Island Line.
Press Releases
- Announcements from MTR Corporation regarding decisions on West Island line and South Island line.
- Archived statements pertaining to developments of the South Island line.
External links
- Overview of MTR West Island line and South Island line
- Legislative Council documentation on West Island and South Island lines
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