The Chief Executive-in-Council today authorised the construction of the railway station at Hung Shui Kiu (HSK) under the Railways Ordinance, with works expected to start this year for completion in 2030.

As an intermediate station between Tin Shui Wai Station and Siu Hong Station on the Tuen Ma Line, HSK Station will primarily serve the future Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area (HSK/HT NDA) in the western part of the Northern Metropolis.

The Government said HSK Station will offer an alternative transport choice for local residents. Currently, the commute via road-based transport between HSK/HT NDA and Tin Shui Wai Station or Siu Hong Station takes about 20 to 25 minutes during peak hours.

With the commissioning of HSK Station, the same journey by rail is expected to be shortened to about four minutes.

In the past few years, the Government and the MTR Corporation (MTRC) have been engaging the relevant local stakeholders, including District Council members, rural committee members and local residents, through various modes and channels, to provide information and exchange views on HSK Station.

During the period, many local residents expressed their desire for the station's early implementation. 

The Government added that after the HSK Station’s scheme was gazetted on February 24 last year, it received some objections and in collaboration with the MTRC, has carefully reviewed the grounds of each objection, met the objectors to explain the railway scheme and addressed their concerns with a view to allaying their doubts.

It has submitted the unwithdrawn objections to the Executive Council for consideration.

The Government made it clear that during the implementation of the HSK Station project, the MTRC will continue to maintain close communication with the relevant stakeholders.

The rail firm is also required to comply with the conditions set out in the environmental permit issued by the Director of Environmental Protection to minimise the disturbances to the environment to acceptable levels.