Central Station (MTR) facts for kids

Central station is a very important MTR station in Hong Kong. It's located in the Central area on Hong Kong Island. Think of it as a busy hub where many train lines meet!

The station's main color is a bright firebrick red, but the platforms for the Tsuen Wan Line are a dark brown. Central station is the very last stop (or terminus) for the Tsuen Wan Line. It also connects to the Island Line, and you can even transfer to the Tung Chung Line and the Airport Express at Hong Kong Station, which is connected underground.

A Busy Hub: Central Station Facts

Central Station is one of the busiest places in Hong Kong. More than 200,000 passengers use this station every single day! It's a huge station, with the longest distance between two exits being about 700 meters. That's like walking seven football fields!

History of Central Station

This station was once known as Chater Station. When it was first planned, it was designed to handle around 330,000 passengers daily. It was also going to be super long, about 380 meters, which would have made it one of the longest stations in the world!

Getting Around Central Station

Central Station connects many different parts of Hong Kong. Here's a quick look at when the first and last trains leave:

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Images for kids

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  Platform 3 on the Island line in August 2020

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  The platforms of Tsuen Wan Line are located under the Chater Road, next to the Legislative Council Building

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  Platform 3 on the Island Line

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  There are many Exits in Central Station.

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  Central Station Exit B

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  Central Station Exit K