Plans for the Hong Kong Section of the Northern Link (NOL) Spur Line were published in the Government Gazette today.

The NOL Spur Line, an underground railway starting from San Tin Station on the NOL Main Line, will comprise a five-km long Hong Kong section and a one-km long Shenzhen section.

Three new railway stations – two in the Hong Kong section, at Chau Tau and the Loop, and one at the new Huanggang Port in the Shenzhen section – will be built.

The Government said construction works for the Hong Kong Section will commence as soon as practicable after securing authorisation for the railway plans. It aims to commission the NOL Spur Line together with the NOL Main Line by 2034 or earlier.

It is estimated that travel times between Kam Sheung Road and Kwu Tung, and between San Tin and the new Huanggang Port, will thereafter be reduced to 12 and 11 minutes respectively.

The Government stressed that the NOL Project is an important transport infrastructure project driving the development of the Northern Metropolis and facilitating Hong Kong’s integration into national development, aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan Outline.

The NOL Main Line, connecting the Tuen Ma Line and East Rail Line, will unleash the development potential of the Northern Metropolis by substantially enhancing the coverage and resilience of the railway network.

Meanwhile, the NOL Spur Line connecting the new Huanggang Port will link up the metro networks of Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Under the Railways Ordinance, members of the public can object to the plans in relation to the NOL Spur Line Hong Kong Section from today until August 25. Additionally, people who have a compensatable interest may file a claim.

Call 2762 3976 for details.