Tin Hau station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | May 31, 1985 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
| Products | MTR rapid transit services |
Tin Hau () serves as a station on Hong Kong's rapid transit network, specifically on the .
Location
Situated along the northern coastline of Hong Kong Island, Tin Hau station derives its name from the nearby Tin Hau Temple and lies at the heart of the Causeway Bay district. The station's establishment has resulted in the surrounding vicinity frequently being referred to as "Tin Hau."
Positioned to the east of Victoria Park and to the north of the Citicorp Centre, prominent nearby sites include the Hong Kong Central Library, Lin Fa Kung Garden, and Causeway Bay Sports Ground.
History
Originally proposed in the 1967 Hong Kong Mass Transport Study's initial MTR blueprint, Tin Hau station was excluded from the Modified Initial System. Construction for the Island line commenced in 1981, culminating in Tin Hau's opening on 31 May 1985. The construction contract was granted to Bachy Soletanche, with Kumagai Gumi responsible for building the platform and concourse. The Causeway Bay Magistracy was demolished to make way for the station, with judicial functions relocated to Wanchai Tower. Starting in 2000, MTR undertook retrofitting platform screen doors at thirty underground stations, including Tin Hau, completing this enhancement by 2006.
Station layout
Owing to spatial constraints beneath Causeway Road and Hennessy Road, Tin Hau station features a stacked platform arrangement: eastbound trains utilize upper platform 1, while westbound services operate from lower platform 2. Above these platforms are two subterranean levels: one housing the concourse with fare gates and retail outlets, and another serving as a corridor linking Exits A1-A2 and B.
| G | Ground level | Exits, Transport Interchange |
| - | Walkway | MTR Shops Walkways leading to exits |
| L1 | Concourse | Customer Service |
| Hang Seng Bank branch, vending machines, ATM | ||
| L3 Platform |
Side platform, doors open left | |
| Platform 1 | → Island line towards Template:STN (via Template:STN) → | |
| L5 Platform |
Side platform, doors open right | |
| Platform 2 | ← Island line towards Template:STN (via Template:STN) | |
Access Points
- A1: King's Road
- A2: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay Market
- B: Hong Kong Central Library
Available Services
Tin Hau station functions as a transfer hub connecting the MTR rapid transit system with nearby bus services.