Sha Tin station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | October 1, 1910 |
| Headquarters | Sha Tin , Hong Kong |
Sha Tin station, previously known as Sha Tin railway station ( or ), is a stop on Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway network located in the heart of Sha Tin town.
Initially part of the main route of the Kowloon–Canton Railway (KCR), the station currently functions on the East Rail line following the integration of KCR into the MTR system.
This station is connected directly to Citylink Plaza, which features a pedestrian bridge linking it to New Town Plaza. It also accommodates two significant bus terminals that provide comprehensive transit services throughout Hong Kong, including routes to destinations such as Sai Kung and Tung Chung. One bus terminal is positioned on an elevated level adjacent to the concourse, while the other is situated at ground level within New Town Plaza.
History
Sha Tin station commenced operations on 1 October 1910, originally featuring a single-track railway with a passing loop at this location. The first station building was a one-story stone structure.
During the early 1980s, the station was rebuilt to support electrification. The introduction of electric train services began on 6 May 1982, officially launched by Sir Philip Haddon-Cave. Initially, electric trains ran between Hung Hom and Sha Tin, with operating hours extended from 10:30 pm to midnight. Service coverage expanded to Tai Po on 2 May 1983 and further extended to Lo Wu by 15 July 1983, thereby completing the full KCR British Section electrification. The upgraded station also included a branch of Hang Seng Bank, offering banking and currency exchange facilities.
Constructed above the station, the HK$82 million Citylink Plaza, housing KCR Corporation’s headquarters along with government offices, was inaugurated in 1983.
Between 2010 and 2013, substantial renovations were carried out on the station concourse.
Layout
Sha Tin station consists of two island platforms serving four tracks: platforms 1 and 2 share one island, while platforms 3 and 4 share the other.
Typically, regular train services utilize platforms 2 and 3. Platforms 1 and 4 are designated for special service departures during events such as race days or peak travel times.
The station’s design closely mirrors that of Tai Po Market station.
| - | above station | Citylink Plaza, taxi stand |
| C | concourse | exits/entrances, bus terminus, customer service centre, toilets, shops, vending machines, automated teller machines, lockers |
| P | Platform Template:MTR platform | Template:Rcb East Rail line towards Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau (Fo Tan / Racecourse) → |
| island platform | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | Template:Rcb East Rail line towards Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau (Fo Tan / Racecourse) → | |
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb East Rail line towards Admiralty (Tai Wai) | |
| island platform | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb East Rail line towards Admiralty (Tai Wai) | |
Exits
- A1: Access to Pai Tau Street and the nearby public transport interchange
- A2: Entrance leading to Citylink Plaza
- A3: Direct connection to New Town Plaza
- A4: Exit towards Pai Tau Village
- B: Provides access to Pai Tau Street, Pai Tau Village, and the public transport interchange