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{{distinguish|Namcheon station}}
{{distinguish|Namcheon station|Nanchang railway station}}
{{short description|MTR station interchange in Kowloon, Hong Kong}}
{{short description|MTR station interchange in Kowloon, Hong Kong}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}
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{{more citations needed|date=March 2015}}
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{{Infobox station
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| name = Nam Cheong
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| image_caption = Platform 4 of Nam Cheong station in October 2008
| image = Nam Cheong Station Tung Chung Line platforms 2021 06 part4.jpg
| image_caption = Platform 4 of Nam Cheong station in June 2021
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| address = [[West Kowloon Highway]] near [[Fu Cheong Estate]], [[Sham Shui Po]]
| borough = [[Sham Shui Po District]], [[Hong Kong]]
| address = [[West Kowloon Highway]] near [[Fu Cheong Estate]], [[Sham Shui Po]]
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| map_caption = Location within the [[MTR]] system
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'''Nam Cheong''' is a [[MTR]] [[interchange station]] located at ground level beneath [[West Kowloon Highway]], in [[Sham Shui Po]], Hong Kong opposite the [[Fu Cheong Estate]]. It is served by the [[Tung Chung line]] and [[Tuen Ma line]] and provides [[cross-platform interchange]] between platform 1 (Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun) and platform 4 (Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong). The livery of Nam Cheong station is pale yellow green.
'''Nam Cheong''' is a [[MTR]] [[interchange station]] located at ground level beneath [[West Kowloon Highway]], in [[Sham Shui Po]], Hong Kong opposite the [[Fu Cheong Estate]]. It is served by the [[Tung Chung line|Tung Chung]] and [[Tuen Ma line|Tuen Ma]] lines and provides [[cross-platform interchange]] between platform 1 (Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun) and platform 4 (Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong). The livery of Nam Cheong station is pale yellow green.


Nam Cheong station was originally the southern terminus of the West Rail line before the opening of [[Kowloon Southern Link]] on 16 August 2009. The [[Airport Express (MTR)|Airport Express]] passes between the tracks of the Tung Chung line without stopping at this station. A public transport interchange, located to the east of the station, allows for transfers to other modes of public transport. Architecture firm [[Aedas]] designed Nam Cheong station.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.scmp.com/article/700011/designers-transfer-hong-kong-know-how-dubais-new-metro|title=Designers transfer Hong Kong know-how to Dubai's new metro|publisher=scmp.com}}</ref>
Nam Cheong station was originally the western terminus of the West Rail line before the opening of [[Kowloon Southern Link]] on 16 August 2009. The {{lnl|MTR|ae}} passes between the tracks of the Tung Chung line without stopping at this station. A public transport interchange, located to the east of the station, allows for transfers to other modes of public transport. Architecture firm [[Aedas]] designed Nam Cheong station.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.scmp.com/article/700011/designers-transfer-hong-kong-know-how-dubais-new-metro|title=Designers transfer Hong Kong know-how to Dubai's new metro|publisher=scmp.com}}</ref>


Although this station is on ground level, [[platform screen doors]] are fitted.
Although this station is on ground level, [[platform screen doors]] are fitted.
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Nam Cheong station was called '''Yen Chow Street station''' (after [[Yen Chow Street]], a major thoroughfare in the area) in its planning stage. The station was subsequently renamed "Nam Cheong" after [[Nam Cheong Estate]], a nearby [[public housing estate]], which in turn is named after [[Nam Cheong Street]] (another thoroughfare). Nam Cheong Street was named after Mr. Chan Nam Cheong ([[:zh:陳南昌|陳南昌]]), a local philanthropist. As "Nam Cheong" is also the [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]]-based transliteration for [[Nanchang]], some sources mistakenly state that the station was named after the mainland Chinese city.
Nam Cheong station was called '''Yen Chow Street station''' (after [[Yen Chow Street]], a major thoroughfare in the area) in its planning stage. The station was subsequently renamed "Nam Cheong" after [[Nam Cheong Estate]], a nearby [[public housing estate]], which in turn is named after [[Nam Cheong Street]] (another thoroughfare). Nam Cheong Street was named after Mr. Chan Nam Cheong ([[:zh:陳南昌|陳南昌]]), a local philanthropist. As "Nam Cheong" is also the [[Cantonese language|Cantonese]]-based transliteration for [[Nanchang]], some sources mistakenly state that the station was named after the mainland Chinese city.


Works for Nam Cheong station started on 5 October 2000; the station was built by a joint venture formed by [[Balfour Beatty]] and Zen Pacific.<ref>[http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/operation/english/appendix03_5.html Government of Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department]</ref> The station was opened for public use on 16 December 2003, coinciding with the pre-opening charity trial run day of the KCR West Rail (now West Rail line), and the [[Tung Chung line]] part of the station started operation. On 20 December, the KCR West Rail officially commenced operation, and Nam Cheong became the southern terminus of the rail line.
Works for Nam Cheong station started on 5 October 2000; the station was built by a joint venture formed by [[Balfour Beatty]] and Zen Pacific.<ref>[http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia/operation/english/appendix03_5.html Government of Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department]</ref> The station was opened for public use on 16 December 2003, coinciding with the pre-opening charity trial run day of the [[West Rail line|KCR West Rail]] (later West Rail line), and the {{lnl|MTR|tcl}} part of the station started operation. On 20 December, the KCR West Rail officially commenced operation, and Nam Cheong became the southern terminus of the rail line.


Upon its completion, the station was a shared-use integrated station between MTR and [[Kowloon–Canton Railway|KCR]], and the first integrated one between the two systems. The station concourse was divided into two parts (managed by the two rail operators respectively). Special transfer [[turnstile]]s were located between the two parts, enabling passengers paying with [[Octopus card]] to interchange between the two systems by tapping their card just once.
Upon its completion, the station was a shared-use integrated station between MTR and [[Kowloon–Canton Railway|KCR]], and the first integrated one between the two systems. The station concourse was divided into two parts (managed by the two rail operators respectively). Special transfer [[turnstile]]s were located between the two parts, enabling passengers paying with [[Octopus card]] to interchange between the two systems by tapping their card just once.


The operations of MTR and KCR merged on 2 December 2007, and the management of the station unified under MTRCL. Following the network-wide fare zone merger of the former MTR and KCR networks on 28 September 2008, the transfer turnstiles along with the barriers separating the two fare zones were removed, and [[cross-platform interchange]] is now provided between platform 1 (West Rail line towards [[Tuen Mun station|Tuen Mun]]) and platform 4 ([[Tung Chung line]] towards [[Hong Kong station|Hong Kong]]); several passageways were opened between the two platforms. One of the wider passages is aligned with the fifth and sixth carriages of the Hong Kong-bound trains on the Tung Chung line platform.
The operations of MTR and KCR merged on 2 December 2007, and the management of the station unified under MTRCL. Following the network-wide fare zone merger of the former MTR and KCR networks on 28 September 2008, the transfer turnstiles along with the barriers separating the two fare zones were removed, and [[cross-platform interchange]] is now provided between platform 1 (Tuen Ma line towards {{STN|Tuen Mun}}) and platform 4 (Tung Chung line towards {{STN|Hong Kong}}) and platform 2 (Tuen Ma line towards [[Wu Kai Sha station|Wu Kai Sha]] and platform 3 (Tung Chung line towards {{STN|Tung Chung}}); several passageways were opened between the two platforms. One of the wider passages is aligned with the fifth and sixth carriages of the Hong Kong-bound trains on the Tung Chung line platform.


The [[Kowloon Southern Link]] extension of West Rail line opened on 16 August 2009, and the West Rail line was extended to [[Hung Hom station|Hung Hom]] on that day. Nam Cheong lost its status as the southern terminus of West Rail line, and became an intermediate station for both Tung Chung and West Rail lines.
The [[Kowloon Southern Link]] extension of West Rail line opened on 16 August 2009, and the once called West Rail line was extended to {{STN|Hung Hom}} on that day. Nam Cheong lost its status as the western terminus of West Rail line, and became an intermediate station for both Tung Chung and West Rail lines.


On 27 June 2021, the [[West Rail line]] officially merged with the [[Ma On Shan line]] (which was already extended into the ''Tuen Ma line Phase 1'' at the time) in [[East Kowloon]] to form the new [[Tuen Ma line]], as part of the [[Sha Tin to Central Link|Shatin to Central link]] project. Hence, Nam Cheong was included in the project and is now an intermediate station on the [[Tuen Ma line]].
On 27 June 2021, the {{lnl|MTR|wrl}} officially merged with the {{lnl|MTR|mos}} (which was already extended into the ''Tuen Ma line Phase 1'' at the time) in [[East Kowloon]] to form the new {{lnl|MTR|tml}}, as part of the [[Sha Tin to Central Link|Shatin to Central link]] project. Hence, Nam Cheong was included in the project and is now an intermediate station on the Tuen Ma line.


== Station layout ==
== Station layout ==
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[[File:MTR NAC (12).JPG|thumb|Station concourse in August 2009]]
[[File:MTR NAC (12).JPG|thumb|Station concourse in August 2009]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2013 part3.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in February 2013]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2013 part3.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in February 2013]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2015 part1.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in May 2015]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2015 part2.jpg|thumb|Platform 3 in May 2015]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2017 07 part1.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in July 2017]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2017 07 part2.jpg|thumb|Platform 4 in July 2017]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2020 08 part1.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 (Tuen Ma Line) in August 2020]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2020 08 part2.jpg|thumb|Platform 2 (Tuen Ma Line) in August 2020]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2020 08 part3.jpg|thumb|Platform 3 in August 2020]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2020 08 part4.jpg|thumb|Platform 4 in August 2020]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station Tuen Ma Line platforms 2021 06 part1.jpg|thumb|Platform 1 Tuen Ma Line in June 2021]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station Tuen Ma Line platforms 2021 06 part2.jpg|thumb|Platform 2 Tuen Ma Line in June 2021]]
[[File:MTR NAC (18).JPG|thumb|Exit C, adjacent to a subway in September 2009]]
[[File:MTR NAC (18).JPG|thumb|Exit C, adjacent to a subway in September 2009]]
[[File:Nam Cheong Station 2020 08 part8.jpg|thumb|Exit C, adjacent to a subway in August 2020]]

[[File:Nam Cheong Station Exit C 2023 11 part1.jpg|thumb|Exit C, adjacent to a subway in November 2023]]
All four platforms are located at ground level. The platforms are curved because they were built around the existing tracks. However, the gaps are not very large.
All four platforms are located at ground level. The platforms are curved because they were built around the existing tracks. However, the gaps are not very large.


Before the merge of fare systems on 28 September 2008, [[Octopus card]] users transferring between the West Rail line and Tung Chung line had to use the transfer gates separating fare areas the MTR and KCR systems. Once the card was placed on a reader, the first section of journey fare would be deducted and passengers could walk over to the other fare area. Passengers who accidentally walked to the wrong area by mistake had to exit the station through the exit gates (not the transfer gates) within 15 minutes, or an extra fare was charged.
Before the merging of fare systems on 28 September 2008, [[Octopus card]] users transferring between the West Rail line and Tung Chung line had to use the transfer gates separating fare areas the MTR and KCR systems. Once the card was placed on a reader, the first section of journey fare would be deducted and passengers could walk over to the other fare area. Passengers who accidentally walked to the wrong area by mistake had to exit the station through the exit gates (not the transfer gates) within 15 minutes, or an extra fare was charged.


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[[Category:Former Kowloon–Canton Railway stations]]
[[Category:Former Kowloon–Canton Railway stations]]
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Latest revision as of 03:21, 28 September 2024

Not to be confused with Namcheon station or Nanchang railway station.

Nam Cheong

南昌
MTR MTR rapid transit station
Platform 4 of Nam Cheong station in June 2021
Chinese name
Chinese南昌
Cantonese YaleNàamchēung
Literal meaningSouth(wards) thriving
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinNánchāng
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationNàamchēung
JyutpingNaam4coeng1
General information
LocationWest Kowloon Highway near Fu Cheong Estate, Sham Shui Po
Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong
Coordinates22°19′36″N 114°09′12″E / 22.3268°N 114.1533°E / 22.3268; 114.1533
Owned by
Operated byMTR Corporation
Line(s)
Platforms
Tracks6
Connections
Construction
Structure type
Platform levels1
AccessibleYes
ArchitectAedas (then known as Liang Peddle Thorp Architects & Planners) and Hong Kong Government city planners
Other information
Station codeNAC
History
Opened
Services
Preceding station MTR MTR Following station
Mei Foo
towards Tuen Mun
 Tuen Ma line Austin
towards Wu Kai Sha
Olympic
towards Hong Kong
 Tung Chung line Lai King
towards Tung Chung
Track layout
Legend
to Lai King
E
emergency
platform
to Mei Foo
3
1
4
2
E
emergency
platform
to Austin
to Olympic
Location
Hong Kong MTR system map
Hong Kong MTR system map
Nam Cheong
Location within the MTR system

Nam Cheong is a MTR interchange station located at ground level beneath West Kowloon Highway, in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong opposite the Fu Cheong Estate. It is served by the Tung Chung and Tuen Ma lines and provides cross-platform interchange between platform 1 (Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun) and platform 4 (Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong). The livery of Nam Cheong station is pale yellow green.

Nam Cheong station was originally the western terminus of the West Rail line before the opening of Kowloon Southern Link on 16 August 2009. The Airport Express passes between the tracks of the Tung Chung line without stopping at this station. A public transport interchange, located to the east of the station, allows for transfers to other modes of public transport. Architecture firm Aedas designed Nam Cheong station.[1]

Although this station is on ground level, platform screen doors are fitted.

History

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Nam Cheong station was called Yen Chow Street station (after Yen Chow Street, a major thoroughfare in the area) in its planning stage. The station was subsequently renamed "Nam Cheong" after Nam Cheong Estate, a nearby public housing estate, which in turn is named after Nam Cheong Street (another thoroughfare). Nam Cheong Street was named after Mr. Chan Nam Cheong (陳南昌), a local philanthropist. As "Nam Cheong" is also the Cantonese-based transliteration for Nanchang, some sources mistakenly state that the station was named after the mainland Chinese city.

Works for Nam Cheong station started on 5 October 2000; the station was built by a joint venture formed by Balfour Beatty and Zen Pacific.[2] The station was opened for public use on 16 December 2003, coinciding with the pre-opening charity trial run day of the KCR West Rail (later West Rail line), and the Tung Chung line part of the station started operation. On 20 December, the KCR West Rail officially commenced operation, and Nam Cheong became the southern terminus of the rail line.

Upon its completion, the station was a shared-use integrated station between MTR and KCR, and the first integrated one between the two systems. The station concourse was divided into two parts (managed by the two rail operators respectively). Special transfer turnstiles were located between the two parts, enabling passengers paying with Octopus card to interchange between the two systems by tapping their card just once.

The operations of MTR and KCR merged on 2 December 2007, and the management of the station unified under MTRCL. Following the network-wide fare zone merger of the former MTR and KCR networks on 28 September 2008, the transfer turnstiles along with the barriers separating the two fare zones were removed, and cross-platform interchange is now provided between platform 1 (Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun) and platform 4 (Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong) and platform 2 (Tuen Ma line towards Wu Kai Sha and platform 3 (Tung Chung line towards Tung Chung); several passageways were opened between the two platforms. One of the wider passages is aligned with the fifth and sixth carriages of the Hong Kong-bound trains on the Tung Chung line platform.

The Kowloon Southern Link extension of West Rail line opened on 16 August 2009, and the once called West Rail line was extended to Hung Hom on that day. Nam Cheong lost its status as the western terminus of West Rail line, and became an intermediate station for both Tung Chung and West Rail lines.

On 27 June 2021, the West Rail line officially merged with the Ma On Shan line (which was already extended into the Tuen Ma line Phase 1 at the time) in East Kowloon to form the new Tuen Ma line, as part of the Shatin to Central link project. Hence, Nam Cheong was included in the project and is now an intermediate station on the Tuen Ma line.

Station layout

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Station concourse in August 2009
Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in February 2013
Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in May 2015
Platform 3 in May 2015
Platform 1 (Tuen Ma line) in July 2017
Platform 4 in July 2017
Platform 1 (Tuen Ma Line) in August 2020
Platform 2 (Tuen Ma Line) in August 2020
Platform 3 in August 2020
Platform 4 in August 2020
Platform 1 Tuen Ma Line in June 2021
Platform 2 Tuen Ma Line in June 2021
Exit C, adjacent to a subway in September 2009
Exit C, adjacent to a subway in August 2020
Exit C, adjacent to a subway in November 2023

All four platforms are located at ground level. The platforms are curved because they were built around the existing tracks. However, the gaps are not very large.

Before the merging of fare systems on 28 September 2008, Octopus card users transferring between the West Rail line and Tung Chung line had to use the transfer gates separating fare areas the MTR and KCR systems. Once the card was placed on a reader, the first section of journey fare would be deducted and passengers could walk over to the other fare area. Passengers who accidentally walked to the wrong area by mistake had to exit the station through the exit gates (not the transfer gates) within 15 minutes, or an extra fare was charged.

1 First Floor Firemen and staff only (not open to public)
G Platforms, Exits Transport interchange
Side platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 3 →      Tung Chung line towards Tung Chung (Lai King) →
Airport Express →      Airport Express (does not stop here) →
Airport Express ←      Airport Express (does not stop here)
Platform 4 ←      Tung Chung line towards Hong Kong (Olympic)
Island platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 1 →      Tuen Ma line towards Tuen Mun (Mei Foo) →
Wall
Platform 2 ←      Tuen Ma line towards Wu Kai Sha (Austin)
Side platform, doors will open on the left
C Concourse Customer Service Centre, vending machines
Tickets/fare adjustment, shops, toilets
vending machines, ATMs

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Entrances and exits

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  • A1: V Walk, Fu Cheong Estate Wheelchair user access
  • A2: V Walk
  • B: Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Food Market Wheelchair user access
  • C: Lin Cheung Road
  • D1: Sham Mong Road
  • D2: V Walk

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nam Cheong Station.
  1. ^ "Designers transfer Hong Kong know-how to Dubai's new metro". scmp.com.
  2. ^ Government of Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department
  3. ^ "Nam Cheong Station layout" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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