Lok Ma Chau Spur Line
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The Lok Ma Chau Spur Line is the second railway link between Hong Kong and the Mainland, relieving passenger congestion at Lo Wu Station. The 7.4 km (5 mi) alignment branches off the existing MTR East Rail Line north of Sheung Shui Station[1] and then stretches to the Lok Ma Chau Terminus where customs and immigration facilities are provided. The terminus is connected to new Huanggang Station of the Shenzhen Metro by a pedestrian bridge across the Shenzhen River.
The KCRC has adopted a combined tunnel and viaduct scheme for the Spur Line: from Sheung Shui to Chau Tau, the railway runs through tunnels, the railway then runs on viaducts until it reaches Lok Ma Chau Station.
The Spur Line project comprises four major sections, namely, the tunnels, the viaducts, Lok Ma Chau Station, and the modification works at the existing Sheung Shui Station.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region endorsed the Corporation's construction of the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line on 14 June 2002. Construction commenced in January 2003. The line was officially opened on August 15, 2007, in ceremonies led by Henry Tang, the Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong.[1]
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- Length: 7.4km
- Journey Time: 6 mins from Sheung Shui Station to Lok Ma Chau Station and 44 mins from East Tsim Sha Tsui Station to Lok Ma Chau Station respectively.
- Train Frequency: 6 trains per hour (every 10-12 minutes) running from East Tsim Sha Tsui Station to Lok Ma Chau Station.
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