A scheme for the Smart & Green Mass Transit System in East Kowloon was published in the Government Gazette today.

Construction of the proposed 7km-long rapid transit line will commence once the scheme – which is in accordance with the Railways Ordinance – is authorised, and the work is expected to be completed by 2033 or earlier.

The system comprises nine stations. Its two termini will be connected to MTR Choi Hung Station and MTR Yau Tong Station respectively, with the line passing through Choi Wan, Shun Lee, Shun On, Sau Mau Ping, Po Tat, Ma Yau Tong and Lam Tin North. It will serve more than over 300,000 residents in Kwun Tong’s uphill areas.

The Government said the system will provide convenient transport feeder services to these areas, improving access to MTR Choi Hung Station and MTR Yau Tong Station and unleashing the development potential of East Kowloon.

The estimated journey time from Po Tat to Yau Tong or Choi Hung under the new scheme will be around ten to 15 minutes, which is about half of the journey time using road-based transport during peak hours.

Under the Railways Ordinance, members of the public have the chance to object to the scheme, and can register their objections from today until August 19. Those with compensable interests can claim compensation.