The Government today published the scheme for the Smart & Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak in the Gazette, in accordance with the Railways Ordinance.

The Government’s target is to award the contract in 2026 with a view to commissioning the system in 2031.

The system is designated to be about 3.5 km long with six stations. The termini will be connected to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and MTR Kai Tak Station respectively, with intermediate stations at Shing King Street, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Shing Fung Road Park and Kai Tak Sports Park, serving a population and visitors of around 50,000 residing and working in the area.

The Government explained that the system will connect the former runway area of Kai Tak to the existing MTR Kai Tak Station, strengthening the connectivity among residential and commercial developments as well as tourism, cultural and recreational, sports and community facilities within the area, while connecting with the existing railway network.

It added that the system will not be affected by road traffic conditions because it will be operated in an elevated mode and separated from at-grade traffic.

Depending on the system to be adopted eventually, the estimated journey time from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to the MTR Kai Tak Station will be about 10 minutes.

The Government has collected public views on the system earlier through multiple channels, including consultations with the Kowloon City District Council and the Harbourfront Commission’s Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development, and exchanging views with relevant Legislative Council members and stakeholders.

Under the Railways Ordinance, members of the public may object to the scheme from today until September 23. Additionally, those with compensable interests can claim compensation.