Construction of Hong Kong’s Northern Link project has achieved another milestone, with the topping out of the Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line. A ceremony to mark this important stage was held on 19 November 2025.

The project will now enter the electrical and mechanical (E&M) works stage. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the Kwu Tung Station on the East Rail Line is expected to become the 100th station serving the public under the MTR network.

“The structural works for Kwu Tung Station have been exceptionally challenging, as it required us to build a station atop the operating railway. Over the past two years during construction, the project team has also successfully maintained the daily operation of the East Rail Line, ensuring safe and smooth train services,” explained Dr Jacob Kam, CEO of MTR Corporation.

“This accomplishment exemplifies the power of strong teamwork, close collaboration, meticulous planning and execution, alongside the extensive application of advanced technologies and innovative techniques, which have ensured both quality and timely progress.”

According to MTR, civil works for Kwu Tung Station are substantially complete and all platform screen doors have been installed. The project team will continue to leverage the ‘golden two hours’ after daily train services conclude to expedite internal fitting-out, as well as E&M and building services installations while minimising the impact to daily operations. These works include installation of lifts, escalators, communication facilities, signalling systems, tunnel ventilation, overhead lines, and other systems. Comprehensive integrated testing between different systems will also be conducted to ensure seamless and reliable operation upon commissioning.