Tsuen Wan West (KCR)
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Tsuen Wan West (荃灣西站) is a KCR station located in Tsuen Wan, the New Territories, Hong Kong. It is the only underground station on the KCR West Rail. It is located between Mei Foo and Kam Sheung Road stations. There is an emergency platform at the southern side of this station.
The construction of the station was very complex. It required the diversion of some roads, the demolition of two factories, part of a nearby park, and the ferry pier originally on the site to be moved further towards the sea as the new public pier.
There is a large complex for interchange with buses and minibuses above the station, connecting it with most residential areas, factories, as well as shopping centres in the area. However, the station has had little passenger traffic since operation, prompting some to claim that it is the least used station on the system. The reason for this is partially because the station is on newly reclaimed land, meaning that it is not centrally located. At present, only a small number of residents in a few nearby residential estates and workers from the factories near the station use the station. However, with the scheduled opening of Nina Tower (如心廣場) in 2006 [1], an 80-storey office tower, traffic is bound to increase.
Nevertheless, the waterfront promenade built along with the station's construction connected the two ends of Tsuen Wan, significantly improved the scenery of the area, and provided an excellent leisure place for many residents of southern and western Tsuen Wan. Locals are often found doing outdoor activities, such as fishing and jogging, along the promenade.
[edit] Platforms
- Platform 1: West Rail to Tuen Mun
- Platform 2: West Rail to Nam Cheong
The 2 railway tracks are located adjacent to each other. The passenger must pick the correct escalator from the concourse to reach their desired platform.
[edit] Interchange Services
The following free interchange services are available. (Conditions apply.)
- GMB 95K¹ West Rail Tsuen Wan West Station (Exit D) - Tsuen Wan MTR Station
- GMB 87K2 Tsuen Wan West Station (Exit C, Transport Complex) - Kwai Fong MTR Station
- GMB 973 Tsuen Wan West Station (Exit C, Transport Complex) - Wonderland Villas
¹ For users of Octopus Cards, One-Month Pass and Discovery Pass only.
2 For users of Octopus Cards and One-Month Pass only.
3 For users of Octopus Cards only. Free interchange is valid between Tsuen Wan West Station and Tai Wo Hau area. Passengers travelling to other destinations can enjoy an interchange discount of $3.50.
[edit] Neighbouring stations
| Preceding station | KCR | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Foo | West Rail | Kam Sheung Road | ||
