Tung Chung station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | June 22, 1998 |
| Headquarters | Tung Chung, Lantau Island , Hong Kong |
| Products | Mass transit railway services |
Tung Chung () serves as a station on Hong Kong's MTR rapid transit network, positioned at the western endpoint of the Tung Chung line. It operates as an important interchange for travelers heading to the Ngong Ping Cable Car and various bus routes connecting to Lantau Island. The station is distinguished by a unique lavender-themed design, aligning with MTR’s visual identity.
The Tung Chung line largely parallels the Airport Express, sharing significant portions of its track. While most stops along this line offer transfers to other lines, Tung Chung and stand out as the only stations without such connections. Additionally, Tung Chung holds the distinction of being the only MTR station located on Lantau Island.
Location
Positioned within the new town on northern Lantau Island, Tung Chung station is surrounded primarily by residential developments, including both public and private housing complexes and educational institutions. Exit C opens onto a spacious plaza that provides access to a bus terminus and the nearby Citygate Outlets shopping center.
History
The construction contract valued at HK$1.1 billion was granted to the Japanese company Aoki Corporation on 28 November 1994. The architectural design was undertaken by Hong Kong’s Rocco Design Architects, with engineering services provided by Ove Arup & Partners. Groundwork commenced in early 1995, reaching structural completion on 18 December 1996. A public preview event was held on 12 June 1998.
Tung Chung station began operations concurrently with the opening of the Tung Chung line on 22 June 1998. In December 2003, eight suspended sculptures named Link, crafted by Hong Kong artist Freeman Lau, were installed above the concourse area, representing the MTR’s role in bridging urban environments and nature.
Plans for 2029 include the introduction of three additional stations on the Tung Chung Line: Tung Chung West will become the new western terminus, while Tung Chung East and Siu Ho Wan will be added between Tung Chung and Sunny Bay stations.
Layout
The station features an underground island platform serving two tracks. A "First Train" indicator assists passengers in identifying the correct boarding train.
| - | footbridge | footbridge linking Citygate with Fu Tung Estate and retail outlets |
| G | concourse | entrances/exits, customer service centre, retail shops, vending machines, automatic teller machines, Octopus promotion machine |
| L2 | Platform 2 | Template:Rcb towards Template:STN (Template:STN) → |
| island platform, doors open left or right | ||
| Platform 1 | Template:Rcb Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong (Sunny Bay) → | |
Entrances and Exits
The concourse of Tung Chung station is situated at ground level and features four exits, with two located at each end.
- A: Tung Chung Crescent (Red (Urban) taxi stand)
- Provides access to Tung Chung Crescent (Blocks 1-3), Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School, Fu Tung Estate, Fu Tung Plaza, Po On Commercial Association Wan Ho Kan Primary School, and Yu Tung Court
- B: Ngong Ping 360
- Leads to Tung Chung Crescent (Blocks 5-9), Citygate Outlets, Ngong Ping 360, Tung Chung Post Office, and the Tung Chung Station Bus Terminus
- C: Citygate Outlets
- D: Fu Tung Street (Lantau (Blue) taxi stand)
Taxis
Next to Exit A is an urban (red) taxi stand, while Exit D hosts a Lantau (blue) taxi stand catering to Lantau Island passengers.
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Owned by MTR and inaugurated in 2006, the Ngong Ping Cable Car connects Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, the location of Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha. The cable car terminal lies approximately 200 meters from Exit B.
Buses
The station and the Ngong Ping Cable Car terminus are served by a variety of bus routes.
Airport Routes
Bus routes S1, S56, S52, S52A, and S52P provide direct connections to Chek Lap Kok Airport.
Lantau Routes
Routes 37M, 38, N38, 39M, and 37H serve residential areas including Ying Tung Estate, Yat Tung Estate, and Mun Tung Estate. Additionally, routes 11, 23, 3M, and 34 travel to destinations such as Ngong Ping, Tai O, Mui Wo, and Shek Mun Kap.
Port Routes
Bus services B6 and B6S offer transportation to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.