Tung Chung line

The Tung Chung line (Chinese: 東涌綫) is one of the ten lines of the MTR system in Hong Kong, linking the town of Tung Chung with central Hong Kong. A part of the Tung Chung line was built along with the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Tsing Ma Bridge. The line currently travels through eight stations in 31 minutes along its route. The line is coloured orange on the map.

Tung Chung line
東涌綫
A Tung Chung line CAF–train approaching Sunny Bay station, bound for Hong Kong
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerMTR Corporation
LocaleDistricts: Islands, Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Sham Shui Po, Yau Tsim Mong, Central & Western
Termini
Connecting lines
Former connectionsWest Rail line
Stations8
Color on map     Orange (#F7943E)
Service
TypeCommuter Rail / Rapid Transit
SystemMTR
Operator(s)MTR Corporation
Depot(s)Siu Ho Wan
Rolling stock
Ridership236,900 daily average
(weekdays, September 2014)
History
Opened21 June 1998 (1998-06-21)
Technical
Line length31.1 km (19.3 mi)
Number of tracks
Track gauge1,432 mm (4 ft 8+38 in)
Electrification1.5 kV DC (Overhead line)
Operating speed
  • Average: 80 km/h (50 mph)
  • Maximum: 135 km/h (84 mph)
SignallingAdvanced SelTrac CBTC (future)
Train protection systemSACEM (to be replaced)
Route map

Tamar     
Hong Kong     
Kowloon     
Olympic
Nam Cheong     
Lai King     
Tsing Yi     
Sunny Bay     
Siu Ho Wan depot
Oyster Bay
Tung Chung East
Tung Chung
Tung Chung West
Tung Chung line
Traditional Chinese東涌綫
Simplified Chinese东涌线
Literal meaningEast (of a) branch of a river line
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