Lok Ma Chau Spur Line

The Lok Ma Chau Spur Line is the second railway link between Hong Kong and Mainland China, relieving passenger congestion at Lo Wu Station. The km to mi|7.4|abbr=yes alignment branches off the existing MTR HK-MTR lines|East Rail north of Sheung Shui Stationcite news| url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2007-08/16/content_6029931.htm| title=Second HK-Shenzhen railway line opens to traffic| publisher=China Daily| date=2007-08-16| accessdate=2007-08-16| ] 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.

Key statistics

* 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.

References

ee also

* Transport in Hong Kong
* Rail transport in Hong Kong
* MTR
* Lok Ma Chau
* Lok Ma Chau Control Point