The latest plan is to service southern areas from Sai Ying Pun and Admiralty
The proposed MTR West Island line will start in Sai Ying Pun while the South Island line will start in Admiralty, according to the latest study on the rail system.
The MTR Corporation yesterday briefed the Advisory Council on the Environment about the progress of its study of the two lines on Hong Kong island. The study, launched last year, is in its final stage with the preferred route and mode of rail system being identified. A final report will be submitted to the government next month.
The MTR has proposed the two lines adopt a medium railway system with trains of shorter lengths in order to keep the station size down. For the alignment of the West Island line, it will start in a new station at Sai Ying Pun, extended from the Island line in Sheung Wan.
There will be stations at major population and employment centres as it travels along the southwest coast until it reaches Wong Chuk Hang, where it will interchange with the South Island line. Stations at Queen Mary Hospital and Tin Wan might also be added.
The South Island line will start at Admiralty and have stations at Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang before it ends in Ap Lei Chau. Stations at Happy Valley and Wan Chai might be possible additions under other route proposals.