Dossier
East Rail line
Coverage of East Rail line in the Nexus archive.
- No public subsidies needed for Pak Shek Kok MTR station: Hong Kong minister
Hong Kong's minister stated no government subsidies will be needed for the Pak Shek Kok MTR station on the East Rail line, as the MTR Corporation will use a 'rail-plus-property' model to cover construction costs. Development rights at two sites were granted to the MTR Corporation.
- Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033
The Pak Shek Kok station on Hong Kong's East Rail line is scheduled to open by 2033, with the MTR Corporation required to build it to enhance connectivity for a tech hub. The project will be financed through private flats near the station, replacing the original plan of mixed private and public housing.