Tung Chung Line (MTR) facts for kids
The Tung Chung Line is a cool train line in Hong Kong! It's part of the MTR system, which is like Hong Kong's subway. This line helps people travel between Tung Chung, a town on Lantau Island, and Hong Kong Island. It's super important for getting around!
About the Tung Chung Line
The Tung Chung Line is one of ten main train lines in Hong Kong's MTR network. It connects the new town of Tung Chung with the busy Hong Kong Island. Imagine a train line that helps thousands of people get to work, school, or just explore the city every day!
How it Connects Places
A big part of the Tung Chung Line was built at the same time as some amazing bridges. These include the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Tsing Ma Bridge. These bridges are huge and help the train cross over water, making the journey possible. It's a great example of how engineers build incredible things!
Stations and Travel Time
Right now, the Tung Chung Line has eight different stations. It takes about 27 minutes to travel from one end to the other. On maps, you can easily spot this line because it's shown in a bright orange color. It's a fast and easy way to travel across different parts of Hong Kong.
Images for kids
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Tung Chung line Train at Sunny Bay station
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Tung Chung line A-Stock Train
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Tung Chung line K-Stock Train
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Tung Chung line K-Stock Train
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Exterior of Tung Chung station
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Upper platform level of Lai King station
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Nam Cheong station; interchange with West Rail line
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Olympic station concourse
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Kowloon station, Tung Chung line platform
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Hong Kong station, Tung Chung line platform
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