Specifications - Hong Kong West Rail Heavy Rail Line, China
| Key Data | |
|---|---|
| Operator | Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation |
| Date Opened | 2003 |
| Route Length | 30.3km |
| New Stations | Nine |
| Maximum Line Speed | 130km/h (80mph) |
| Gauge | 1,435mm |
| Number of Staff | 410 (August 1998) |
| 1,500 expected (2003) | |
| Power | 25kV ac overhead |
| Extensions planned | |
| Northern and southern extensions to link with rail system | |
| Rolling Stock | |
| Number of Vehicles | 154, 22 seven-car units |
| Capacity | 335 passengers/car |
| Special Characteristics | |
| Densely populated area served by e xtensive use of elevated and underground sections | |
| Noise reduction measures to minimise environmental impact | |
| Each station has interchange with local bus services | |
| Four interchanges with light rail system, two with mass transit railway | |
| Ten potential major property development sites identified along route | |
| First phase to include longest tunnel in Hong Kong, 5.5km Tai Lam tunnel | |
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