The Hong Kong government unveiled ambitious new plans yesterday for rail network expansion works totally HK$110 billion (US$14.19 billion). With seven new rail projects included in the blueprint, the new lines are expected to be built in phases between 2018 and 2026.
The masterplan - new lines in red
South Island Line (West)
A new Southern Line (West) will serve Souther District residents between the University of Hong Kong and Wong Chuk Hang, stopping at Queen Mary Hospital, Cyberport, Wah Fu, Tin Wan and Aberdeen in between.
North Island Link
On the north shore of Hong Kong Island, a 5 kilometer-long North Island link will serve Tamar, the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wanchai and Victoria Park. On Lantau, the Tung Chung Line will be extended to Tung Chung West. Coming in at a whopping HK$2.75 billion, the most costly of these new projects will be an East Kowloon Line connecting Diamond Hill (South) to Po Lam (North).
East Kowloon Line
With the new extensions in place, Hong Kong's rail network will serve 75 per cent of the territory's population. The government has also indicated that the new lines may be run by companies other than MTR Corporation.
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