Tai Wai station
| Company type | MTR station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 15 August 1983 |
| Headquarters | Tai Wai, Sha Tin District , Hong Kong |
| Products | Railway services |
Tai Wai station functions as an interchange station for the and lines within Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) network. It is located in the area of Tai Wai, part of the Sha Tin District.
History
The inception of Tai Wai station dates back to a temporary setup established after Tropical Storm Ellen severely damaged Bridge No. 11 on the Kowloon–Canton Railway (later known as the East Rail line) in August 1976. This destruction interrupted diesel train operations between Mong Kok and Sha Tin, necessitating the swift assembly of a provisional platform at Tai Wai within two days. The service was restored by 1 September 1976. This temporary structure was removed once Bridge No. 11 was reconstructed to contemporary standards and full rail service resumed on 10 October 1976.
To meet the demands of the expanding population in Tai Wai New Town, a makeshift wooden-supported station was erected near Tai Wai Industrial Estate in November 1982. This facility commenced operation on 15 August 1983 as part of the KCR's electrification and double-tracking enhancements. The current permanent station replaced this temporary one on 23 April 1986 at its present location.
During the early 2000s, Tai Wai station experienced major enlargement to serve as the western endpoint of the Ma On Shan Rail, catering to eastern Shatin and Ma On Shan New Town residents. The line began operations on 21 December 2004, offering cross-platform interchange between westbound Ma On Shan Line trains and southbound East Rail Line services. Between 2015 and 2016, automatic platform gates were installed on the Ma On Shan platforms.
On 14 February 2020, as part of Phase One of the Sha Tin to Central Link project, the Ma On Shan Line extended westward to Kai Tak and was rebranded Tuen Ma Line Phase 1. The entire Sha Tin to Central Link project reached completion on 27 June 2021, integrating this segment with the West Rail line to create the continuous Tuen Ma line.
Most recently, on 26 October 2023, Exit H was inaugurated, providing direct access from platform 3 to The Wai shopping mall, which had just opened.
Station layout
The station features all side platforms. Platforms 1 and 2 serve the , while platforms 3 and 4 accommodate the , with platforms 3 and 4 set at a slightly elevated level.
Southbound trains on the East Rail and Tuen Ma lines use platforms 2 and 3 respectively; these two platforms are linked by four wide walkways allowing seamless, step-free transfers.
| U2 Upper Concourse |
Exit H | The Wai |
| P/U1 Platforms |
Exits E and G | Exits, Customer services |
| Side platform, doors open on the left | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | Template:Rcb heading towards Template:STN or Template:STN (Template:STN) → | |
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb East Rail line trains bound for Template:STN (Template:STN) | |
| Side platform, doors open on the left | ||
| Exit F | Exits, Customer services, passageways | |
| Side platform, doors open on the right | ||
| Platform Template:MTR platform | ← Template:Rcb towards Template:STN (Template:STN) | |
| Platform Template:MTR platform | Template:Rcb Tuen Ma line trains heading for Template:STN (Template:STN) → | |
| Side platform, doors open on the right | ||
| C Concourse (Ground) |
Concourse | Exits, transport interchange |
| Customer services, toilets | ||
| Shops, vending machines, ATMs | ||
Entrances and Exits
- A: Tsuen Nam Road
- B: Public Transport Interchange at The Wai
- C: Mei Tin Road
- D: Grandway Garden
- E: Holford Garden
- F: Mei Tin Road
- G: Chik Wan Street
- H: The Wai