HKU Station

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HKU
香港大學
MTR rapid transit station
Hong Kong University Station 2014 12 part2.JPG
Platform 1 (foreground)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 香港大學
Simplified Chinese 香港大学
General information
Location Yam Pak Building, University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road, Shek Tong Tsui
Central and Western District, Hong Kong
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Operated by MTR Corporation
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Platforms 2 (island platform)
Connections Bus, public light bus
Construction
Structure type Underground
Depth 70[1] metres (230 ft)
Platform levels 1
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code HKU
History
Opened <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • 28 December 2014 (2014-12-28)[1][2]
Services
Preceding station   MTR   Following station
Terminus
 Island Line
towards Chai Wan
  Proposed  
Terminus South Island Line (West)
Location
Hong Kong MTR system map
Hong Kong MTR system map
HKU
Location within the MTR system

HKU is a station on the Hong Kong MTR Island Line located in the Shek Tong Tsui neighbourhood of the Western District, Hong Kong. It is named after The University of Hong Kong, which is also served by the station.

Part of the West Island Line, a westward extension to the existing Island Line, HKU Station opened on 28 December 2014 along with Kennedy Town Station.

As of its opening, HKU Station is the largest and deepest station in the MTR network.[3][4]

Naming disputes

There were disputes among locals and district councillors over the station's name. Some suggested to restore the previous official name "Belcher" (寶翠, [pǒutsʰɵ̄y], bou2 ceoi3) after The Belcher's, a housing development in the area, as well as Belcher Street and Belcher Bay. Some believed that the MTR Corporation's decision to change the name to "University" was not well consulted within the community, while others worried that it might cause confusion with another existing University Station on the East Rail Line. Some also suggested "Shek Tong Tsui", after the area the station would serve.

In August 2009, MTR named the station "Hong Kong University".[5] The latest revision changed the English name to "HKU",[6] the abbreviation of the nearby University of Hong Kong.

Design and construction

Before the 1980s, the HKU station was planned to be built underground at Des Voeux Road West, near Ka On Street, Whitty Street and Hill Road. Lots at Chong Yip Centre and Pacific Plaza were reserved for future station exits and concourse.[7]

The MTR Corporation let out a tender for the construction of the Sai Ying Pun and HKU stations and 2.2 km of tunnel. In 2009, the design and architecture was awarded to Aedas in joint verture with AECOM.[8] The construction work was awarded to Gammon Construction, (half owned by Balfour Beatty) for 4.7 billion HK dollars.[9] Construction commenced in 2010 and was completed in 2014.

Lift-only exits

HKU Station has a total of six exits. As exits A1, A2 and C1 are situated deep underneath the Mid-Levels, only express elevators are used to transport passengers.[1] This makes HKU Station the first to feature lift-only exits.[10]

Exits A1 and A2 are served by a total of eight lifts with a maximum load of 1,800 kg per lift. Exit C1 is served by four lifts with a capacity of 2,100 kg each.[11]

Refuge areas

HKU Station features designated refuge areas, to which passengers can be evacuated in case of emergency. Refuge areas are pressurised and equipped with fire systems including sprinklers and fire curtains, and independent power supply units. HKU Station is the first station in the MTR network to apply such shelter design and the use of lifts to reach safety.[3]

Timetable

Line Destination First train Last train
Island Line Chai Wan 06:01 00:52
Kennedy Town 06:13 01:10
Source: MTR[12]

Station layout

The station is located under Pok Fu Lam Road.[13] In addition, the MTR has built elevators to link HKU Station to the University of Hong Kong.

G Ground level Exits/Entrances
C Concourse Customer Service
P
Platforms		 Platform 1       Island Line towards Chai Wan (Sai Ying Pun) →
Island platform, doors will open on the right
Platform 2 ←      Island Line towards Kennedy Town (Terminus)

[14]

Exits

  • A1: Pok Fu Lam Road, The University of Hong Kong West Gate, Loke Yew Hall, St. Anthony's School, St. Paul's College, St. Stephen's Church College, King's College
  • A2: The University of Hong Kong Main Campus (Chow Yei Ching Building, Haking Wong Building, Knowles Building, Loke Yew Hall, Rayson Huang Theatre, Run Run Shaw Building, Sun Yat-sen Place)
  • B1: Whitty Street
    • Whitty Street, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong, Kwan Yick Building Phase 2, Ramada Hong Kong, Shek Tong Tsui Municipal Services Building, St. Louis School, St. Stephen's Church College, Western Court, Western Harbour Centre
  • B2: Hill Road
    • Hill Road, Hong Kong Plaza, Hotel Jen, Kwan Yick Building Phase 1, SKH St. Peter's Primary School (70 Hill Road), Yip Cheong Building
  • C1: Pok Fu Lam Road
    • Pok Fu Lam Road, Chiu Sheung School Hong Kong, Jockey Club Student Village I, Ricci Hall, SKH St. Peter's Primary School (88 Hill Road), The Belcher's, Yam Pak Building, HKU Centennial Campus (Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Run Run Shaw Tower, The Jockey Club Tower)
  • C2: Belcher's Street
    • Belcher's Street, Belcher Bay Park, Harbour One, Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, The Westwood[15][16]

Future

HKU Station is proposed to be an interchange station for the Island Line and the South Island Line (West). The platforms of the South Island Line (West) will be built under those of the Island Line.

References

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  5. ↑ Construction of the MTR West Island Line Project Commenced, MTR Corporation.
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  13. ↑ Proposed location of HKU Station, MTR Corporation
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  15. ↑ Site Plan of University Station, West Island Line EIA Reports
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