Tung Chung () is a station on the of the MTR rapid transport system in Hong Kong. As the western termini of the Tung Chung line, it is also a transfer point of those wishing to use the Ngong Ping Cable Car and by bus to travel to the rest of Lantau Island. As with all other MTR stations, Tung Chung has a unique colour scheme used throughout the station, in this case lavender.
Given that the Tung Chung line and the Airport Express run largely parallel and share much trackage, and that most stations on Tung Chung line are interchange stations, Tung Chung is only one of two stations on the Tung Chung line not served by other lines, the other being .
It is one of the only 3 MTR stations on Lantau Island, along with and .
Location
Tung Chung station is located in the new town of the same name on the northern shore of Lantau Island. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, with the majority of buildings in the station's catchment area being public and private housing blocks and schools. Exit C of the station leads to an open plaza which also provides access to a bus terminus and the nearby mall Citygate Outlets.
History
The contract to construct the station, valued at HK$1.1 billion, was awarded to Japanese construction company Aoki Corporation and commenced on 28 November 1994. The station was designed by Hong Kong architecture firm Rocco Design Architects and engineering company Ove Arup & Partners.
Site preparation began in early 1995. The station was officially topped out on 18 December 1996. A public open day was held on 12 June 1998.
The station opened with the rest of the new Tung Chung line on 22 June 1998. In December 2003, eight suspended sculptures were installed over the station concourse. Called Link, the artwork was designed by Hong Kong artist Freeman Lau, and alludes to the MTR's function in connecting urban dwellers to nature.
In 2029, 3 more stations will be opened on the Tung Chung Line with Tung Chung West Station being the new western termini. Tung Chung East and Siu Ho Wan will be new stations between Tung Chung and Sunny Bay Station.
Layout
Both platforms share the same island platform underground. A "First Train" indicator is provided along the platform indicating to passengers which train to board.
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Entrances/exits
The Tung Chung station concourse is located at ground level. It has four exits (two at each end of the concourse).
- A: Tung Chung Crescent (Red (Urban) taxi stand)