Wong Chuk Hang station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transport |
| Founded | 2016-12-28 |
| Headquarters | Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Wong Chuk Hang, Shum Wan, South Island line area |
| Owner | MTR Corporation |
Wong Chuk Hang () is an elevated station on the eastern segment of the MTR rapid transit network's , situated above the Staunton Creek Nullah near the former location of Wong Chuk Hang Estate in Staunton Creek (Chung Mei). This station commenced operations on 28 December 2016, simultaneously with the launch of the South Island line.
Taking its name from the Wong Chuk Hang district, the station primarily serves nearby residents and provides access to a public transport interchange positioned along an extended portion of Heung Yip Road. A series of footbridges connect upcoming commercial and residential projects, establishing the station as a significant transit node for the Shum Wan region. The South Island line depot is situated just to the south of Wong Chuk Hang station.
It is one of the limited number of Hong Kong railway stations constructed over waterways, joining the ranks of Tuen Mun station, Siu Hong station, and Long Ping station.
History
Wong Chuk Hang station officially began service on 28 December 2016.
Station Artwork
The station is adorned with Huddle, an art installation by Chao Harn-kae that evokes imagery of birds soaring in flight.
Station layout
| U2 Platforms |
Platform 2 | Template:Rcb bound for Admiralty (via Ocean Park) → |
| Island platform, doors open on right side | ||
| Platform 1 | ← Template:Rcb heading towards South Horizons (via Lei Tung) | |
| U1 | Concourse | Customer service center, MTRShops |
| Footbridge connections | ||
| G | Street level | Exits and public transport interchange |
| Depot | Wong Chuk Hang Depot | |
This elevated facility comprises two railway tracks flanking a single island platform. The architectural design was undertaken by Aedas, collaborating within the engineering team led by Atkins, under commission from the MTR Corporation.
Entrances/exits
A footbridge system provides access to the Shum Wan vicinity and connects the station with the forthcoming Wong Chuk Hang Public Transport Interchange, enabling seamless transfers across different modes of transportation.
There are three primary entrances/exits at this station, with Exit B further divided into three sub-exits. The pedestrian bridge spanning Wong Chuk Hang Road and Heung Yip Road, linking all sections of Exit B, was inaugurated on 3 April 2016.
- A1/A2: Public transport interchange situated in Heung Yip Road median (equipped with one lift)
- B: Provides entry to Nam Long Shan Road, Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Wong Chuk Hang industrial zone, Yip Kan Street, and Yip Hing Street (accessible via footbridge) (includes three lifts)
- C: Access to The Southside area
Wong Chuk Hang Depot
Situated beneath ground level to the south of the main station on the site previously occupied by Wong Chuk Hang Estate, this underground facility is dedicated to servicing and maintaining trains on the South Island line. Engineered to reduce noise impact, the depot is enclosed and positioned below the natural terrain. Above this structure, the MTR Corporation envisions a residential project comprising 14 towers, which will include around 4,700 housing units alongside commercial areas.
Future
Plans are underway for the station to serve as a transfer point linking the eastern and western segments of the South Island line, involving the addition of new platforms constructed above the current ones.