Racecourse station (MTR)
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | October 1, 1985 |
| Headquarters | Sha Tin , Hong Kong |
Area served | Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong |
Racecourse () is a station on the East Rail line in Hong Kong, inaugurated on 1 October 1985. It operates solely during race days and special events held at the Sha Tin Racecourse. Tickets for single journeys to this station are sold separately. Situated on the Racecourse branch, it lies between Sha Tin and University stations, running adjacent to Fo Tan on the mainline.
History
The initial opening of Racecourse station took place on 7 October 1978, coinciding with the establishment of the racecourse. The current facility began service on 1 October 1985 to accommodate a newly constructed grandstand, followed by a refurbishment completed in 1996.
Station layout
Racecourse station consists of a single island platform. Unlike most MTR stations, trains may arrive on either side regardless of travel direction, so passengers must rely on MTR personnel and electronic signage for guidance. Train intervals typically range from 10 to 15 minutes.
The station does not have escalators or elevators; wheelchair users require assistance from staff to use a stair lift.
| C | Concourse | Entrances/Exits, Customer Service |
| Footbridges | Access to Sha Tin Racecourse | |
| Ground/ Platforms |
Depot tracks | No passenger operations |
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb towards Admiralty (via Sha Tin) Template:Rcb East Rail line service towards Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau (via University) → | |
| Island platform, train doors open on either side | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb East Rail line service towards Admiralty (via Sha Tin) Template:Rcb East Rail line service towards Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau (via University) → | |
Entrances/Exits
- A: Racecourse Grandstand (Gates 1 & 2)
- B: Racecourse Grandstand (Gates 3 & 4)
- C: Racecourse Grandstand (Gates 5 & 6)
The concourse is connected to the platform by three footbridges near the grandstand area; there are no additional access points.