Tsing Yi station
| Company type | Public transport station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway transportation |
| Founded | June 22, 1998 |
| Headquarters | Tsing Yi Island , Hong Kong |
Area served | New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Owner | MTR Corporation |
Tsing Yi station serves as a key interchange on the MTR network, linking the Tung Chung line with the Airport Express on Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong. Positioned between Sunny Bay station and Lai King station along the Tung Chung Line, it also lies between Airport station and Kowloon station on the Airport Express route. The station is characterized by a muted teal color scheme and is directly connected to a significant bus and minibus interchange, establishing it as a vital transport node serving the New Territories. Additionally, it is integrated into the Maritime Square shopping complex.
History
Built by Japanese firm Maeda Corporation from December 1994 until March 1998 as part of the Lantau Airport Railway initiative, Tsing Yi station commenced operations with the opening of the Tung Chung Line on 22 June 1998. Airport Express service started shortly after, on 6 July.
Location
Located in the northeastern sector of Tsing Yi Island, westward of Kowloon and Hong Kong’s mainland, Tsing Yi station sits adjacent to Tsing Yi Town Park on its western side and Tsing Yi Sports Ground to its south. The surrounding area predominantly consists of residential neighborhoods and educational facilities.
Transit-oriented development
Recognized as a prime transit-oriented development (TOD) site, MTR Corporation’s property arm has made substantial investments in both commercial and residential projects in proximity to Tsing Yi station. Notable among these is Maritime Square, a retail center connected to the station offering extensive shopping space, and Tierra Verde, a residential complex built atop the station featuring twelve towers containing approximately 3,500 apartments. These developments capitalize on Tsing Yi’s strategic position between Kowloon and Lantau Island.
Morning Express service
The MTR operates Morning Express trains departing from Tsing Yi to Kowloon and Hong Kong stations, designed to provide expedited airport access for commuters. Travelers pay HK$25 using their Octopus card at designated gates. This service runs daily except on Sundays and public holidays, operating between 7 am and 10 am.
Station layout
Tsing Yi station comprises four levels above ground. At street level, there is a taxi stand with direct entry to the first-floor concourse, which is integrated within Maritime Square. The second floor accommodates Tung Chung line trains heading toward Hong Kong station, while the third floor serves those traveling toward Tung Chung station. The Airport Express platforms offer complimentary WiFi but do not provide in-town check-in or shuttle bus services that are available at other Airport Express stations.
There is a fare boundary separating Airport Express and Tung Chung line platforms; passengers transferring between lines must navigate between levels U1 and U2. The four platforms are arranged vertically: platforms 1 and 3 are situated above platforms 2 and 4. Platform 2 primarily handles passengers disembarking from trains arriving from the airport or AsiaWorld–Expo, except during Morning Express hours when it serves departing trains. Platform signage utilizes a unique typeface (Bahnschrift).
| U6 Car park |
Car park | Tsing Yi station car park |
| U4 Upper Platforms |
Upper exits | Exit F, Maritime Square, customer service |
| Automatic teller machines | ||
| Side platform, doors will open on the right | ||
| Platform 3 | ← Template:Rcb towards Template:STN (Template:STN) | |
| Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb towards Template:STN (Airport) | |
| Side platform, doors will open on the left | ||
| Airport Express concourse |
Customer service, toilets | |
| Drop-off area, MTR shops, automatic teller machines | ||
| U3 Mezzanine floor |
Mezzanine floor | |
| U2 Lower Platforms |
Lower exits | Exit G, Maritime Square, self-service point, MTR shops |
| Side platform, doors will open on the left | ||
| Platform 4 | Template:Rcb Tung Chung line towards Template:STN (Template:STN) → | |
| Platform 2 | Template:Rcb Airport Express from Airport and AsiaWorld–Expo (Template:STN) → | |
Entrances and exits
- A1: Maritime Square 2
- A2: Tierra Verde/Maritime Square (Level 1)
- B: Tsing Yi Swimming Pool
- C: Public Transport Interchange/Tsing King Road
- F: Maritime Square (Level 3)
- G: Maritime Square (Level 2)