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 | **Operator** | [[/west_lake_transport_authority|West Lake Transport Authority]] | | **Operator** | [[/west_lake_transport_authority|West Lake Transport Authority]] |
 | **Lines** | [[/wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] | | **Lines** | [[/wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] |
-| ::: | [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] |+| ::: | [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] |
 | **Owner** | [[mtr_community:staff:bdark000|BDark000]] | | **Owner** | [[mtr_community:staff:bdark000|BDark000]] |
 | **Region** | [[mtr_letsplay:west_lake_area|West Lake]] | | **Region** | [[mtr_letsplay:west_lake_area|West Lake]] |
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 | **Opened** | 22 December, 2022 | | **Opened** | 22 December, 2022 |
 | **Electrification** | 25kV Overhead Cable AC (WIP)\\ //(Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1)// | | **Electrification** | 25kV Overhead Cable AC (WIP)\\ //(Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1)// |
-| ::: | 1.5kV Overhead Cable DC (WIP)\\ //(Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line))// |+| ::: | 1.5kV Overhead Cable DC (WIP)\\ //(Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line))// |
  
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-**Kwong Chow Station** (Chinese: //光州站//) is a station in the [[mtr_letsplay:west_lake_area|West Lake Area]] built by [[mtr_community:staff:bdark000|BDark000]] on behalf of [[/west_lake_transport_authority|West Lake Transport Authority (WLT)]]. It is the western terminus of [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] and the southern terminus of [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]]. It will become a mid-way stop of Line 1 (Meyan Line) after the phase 2 is done. +**Kwong Chow Station** (Chinese: //光州站//) is a station in the [[mtr_letsplay:west_lake_area|West Lake Area]] built by [[mtr_community:staff:bdark000|BDark000]] on behalf of [[/west_lake_transport_authority|West Lake Transport Authority (WLT)]]. It is the western terminus of [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] and a mid-way stop of [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]].  
 The station gets featured for a couple of times in Jonathan's videos((Including [[https://youtu.be/viNwYsPHCMM?si=CPl1iiftCtc7TQSZ|Let's Play S2 Finale]] //(starting from 1:07:30)//, [[https://youtu.be/iWnGgoS7Dhc?si=6a7sSB-QkK0uO_YZ|5 Amazing Minecraft Train Stations]] //(starting from 12:12)// and [[https://youtu.be/mlC4KZOtOEM?si=FBrL7nl0qZpJz1ZH|Let's Play S3E25]] //(starting from 54:18)// )).  The station gets featured for a couple of times in Jonathan's videos((Including [[https://youtu.be/viNwYsPHCMM?si=CPl1iiftCtc7TQSZ|Let's Play S2 Finale]] //(starting from 1:07:30)//, [[https://youtu.be/iWnGgoS7Dhc?si=6a7sSB-QkK0uO_YZ|5 Amazing Minecraft Train Stations]] //(starting from 12:12)// and [[https://youtu.be/mlC4KZOtOEM?si=FBrL7nl0qZpJz1ZH|Let's Play S3E25]] //(starting from 54:18)// )). 
  
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 When [[/west_lake_transport_authority|WLT]]'s first plan regarding transportation in the [[/west_lake_area|West Lake Area]] is out, the region near now Kwong Chow station is already planned to have at least a station to serve the residence. Due to lines being proposed to be light rail in the beginning, it was planned to have two stations instead of one, at the north side and south side of the stream respectively((Roughly at the location of now [[/kwong_chow_station#layout|north concourse]] and [[/kwong_chow_station#layout|south concourse]])). The name **Kwong Chow**((Yielding from Cantonese pronunciation of [[wp>hanja|hanja]] 光州 )) was previously only assigned to the area at the north of the stream, due to the land shape looking like [[wp>Korea|the Korean Peninsula]], picking a city name at the south end of the Peninsula which can correspond to the landscape(([[wp>Busan|Busan]] is more well-known yet not chosen because the "san"(Hanja 山) literally means hill but the it isn't hilly right at the north of the stream)). Meanwhile, **Chai Chow**((Yielding from Cantonese pronunciation of [[wp>hanja|hanja]] 濟州)) was originally picked to be the name of the area south of the stream, since it's at the south of the Peninsula, separated by water bodies.  When [[/west_lake_transport_authority|WLT]]'s first plan regarding transportation in the [[/west_lake_area|West Lake Area]] is out, the region near now Kwong Chow station is already planned to have at least a station to serve the residence. Due to lines being proposed to be light rail in the beginning, it was planned to have two stations instead of one, at the north side and south side of the stream respectively((Roughly at the location of now [[/kwong_chow_station#layout|north concourse]] and [[/kwong_chow_station#layout|south concourse]])). The name **Kwong Chow**((Yielding from Cantonese pronunciation of [[wp>hanja|hanja]] 光州 )) was previously only assigned to the area at the north of the stream, due to the land shape looking like [[wp>Korea|the Korean Peninsula]], picking a city name at the south end of the Peninsula which can correspond to the landscape(([[wp>Busan|Busan]] is more well-known yet not chosen because the "san"(Hanja 山) literally means hill but the it isn't hilly right at the north of the stream)). Meanwhile, **Chai Chow**((Yielding from Cantonese pronunciation of [[wp>hanja|hanja]] 濟州)) was originally picked to be the name of the area south of the stream, since it's at the south of the Peninsula, separated by water bodies. 
  
-After the planned light rail routes are upgraded to rapid transit, the area is no longer sufficient to support two stations. Hence, they are merged to one, and **Kwong Chow** is picked while **Chai Chow** is dropped. It was planned to have a vast space for the platform structure, being two side platforms with at least 8m tall and 19m apart from each other, serving [[/wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]] (called WLT Line 1 at that time).  Middle part is separated into a mezzanine 4m above and lower part 4m under the split side platforms. A pair of stacked tracks of [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] (called WLT Line 2 at that time) passing in the middle and forming two double-sided side platforms. In that design, passengers alighting from Line 2, can exit on either side to change to Line 1 trains for the two directions on the opposite, or go up the escalators, stairs or lifts to exit the station. Conversely, passengers changing from both directions of Line 1 can enjoy a "cross platform interchange" to Line 2. +After the planned light rail routes are upgraded to rapid transit, the area is no longer sufficient to support two stations. Hence, they are merged to one, and **Kwong Chow** is picked while **Chai Chow** is dropped. It was planned to have a vast space for the platform structure, being two side platforms with at least 8m tall and 19m apart from each other, serving [[/wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]] (called WLT Line 1 at that time).  Middle part is separated into a mezzanine 4m above and lower part 4m under the split side platforms. A pair of stacked tracks of [[/wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] (called WLT Line 2 at that time) passing in the middle and forming two double-sided side platforms. In that design, passengers alighting from Line 2, can exit on either side to change to Line 1 trains for the two directions on the opposite, or go up the escalators, stairs or lifts to exit the station. Conversely, passengers changing from both directions of Line 1 can enjoy a "cross platform interchange" to Line 2. 
  
 Unfortunately, after some study of trackwork, as both Line 1 and Line 2 is going from overground to underground at the north of the station, with a rather steep gradient. It is difficult to get Line 1 southbound tunnels properly crossing over or under two layers of Line 2 tunnels and reach designated position, then crossing under Line 2 tunnels again at the south of the station. Line 1 tracks also need to allow rooms for trains going to and from [[/chung_kwo_kok_depot|Chung Kwo Kok Depot]]. The plan was deemed too complicated and not feasible, hence was given up.  Unfortunately, after some study of trackwork, as both Line 1 and Line 2 is going from overground to underground at the north of the station, with a rather steep gradient. It is difficult to get Line 1 southbound tunnels properly crossing over or under two layers of Line 2 tunnels and reach designated position, then crossing under Line 2 tunnels again at the south of the station. Line 1 tracks also need to allow rooms for trains going to and from [[/chung_kwo_kok_depot|Chung Kwo Kok Depot]]. The plan was deemed too complicated and not feasible, hence was given up. 
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   * 22 December, 2022: Station is open to the public as well as the extension of WLT Line 1 Phase 1 from Birch Hill station to this station.    * 22 December, 2022: Station is open to the public as well as the extension of WLT Line 1 Phase 1 from Birch Hill station to this station. 
   * early January, 2023: Step-free access is now fully available after a new lift exit is added to Exit D.    * early January, 2023: Step-free access is now fully available after a new lift exit is added to Exit D. 
-  * 24 June, 2023: Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) runs a shuttle service (later known as W. Section Temp Shuttle) between this station and [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island]] station. It is the first day of the station providing cross platform interchange. +  * 24 June, 2023: Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line) (called Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) at that time) runs a shuttle service (later known as W. Section Temp Shuttle) between this station and [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island]] station. It is the first day of the station providing cross platform interchange. 
   * early December, 2023: A small renovation on the stairs is done. Most of the staircases in the station are extended and leave a small space in the middle for better safety and passengers experience. Also, the downward escalator from south concourse to platform 1 has been removed and become part of the staircase for better crowd control.    * early December, 2023: A small renovation on the stairs is done. Most of the staircases in the station are extended and leave a small space in the middle for better safety and passengers experience. Also, the downward escalator from south concourse to platform 1 has been removed and become part of the staircase for better crowd control. 
 +  * 18 May, 2024: Station becomes a mid-way stop of Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1 when the line extends to [[/tai_po_station|Tai Po]]. 
  
 ===== Layout ===== ===== Layout =====
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 Not counting exits, there are a total of 3 floors in the station. **L1** is concourse and is separated into north and south part not directly accessible to each other, due to [[/kwong_chow_grand_canal|the Grand Canal]] in between. North part connects Exit C, D while south part connects Exit A, B. **L2** and **L3** are platforms under the canal.  Not counting exits, there are a total of 3 floors in the station. **L1** is concourse and is separated into north and south part not directly accessible to each other, due to [[/kwong_chow_grand_canal|the Grand Canal]] in between. North part connects Exit C, D while south part connects Exit A, B. **L2** and **L3** are platforms under the canal. 
  
-Platforms 1, 3 stack on top of platforms 2, 4 on the two sides. In between is the core structure. Under the concourse on two ends, it consists of walls, passages, staircases and escalators. Under the canal, it has the famous high ceiling spacious and open design, with chandeliers hung between the pillars. To facilitate the interchange at the upper platforms, a passageway in the middle is built to further connect up platforms 1 and 3. And since future interchange between [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]] south of Kwong Chow and [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] requires going down from upper platforms to lower platforms, a staircase and two escalators connecting the two floors are also built. +Platforms 1, 3 stack on top of platforms 2, 4 on the two sides. In between is the core structure. Under the concourse on two ends, it consists of walls, passages, staircases and escalators. Under the canal, it has the famous high ceiling spacious and open design, with chandeliers hung between the pillars. To facilitate the interchange at the upper platforms, a passageway in the middle is built to further connect up platforms 1 and 3. And since future interchange between [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]] south of Kwong Chow and [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] requires going down from upper platforms to lower platforms, a staircase and two escalators connecting the two floors are also built. 
  
 One lift is serving between north concourse and the platforms, while another is serving between south concourse and the platforms. The lift serving south concourse is larger due to a higher anticipated passengers flow and capacity needed.  One lift is serving between north concourse and the platforms, while another is serving between south concourse and the platforms. The lift serving south concourse is larger due to a higher anticipated passengers flow and capacity needed. 
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 | **L2** | **Upper Platforms** || | **L2** | **Upper Platforms** ||
 | ::: | @#EB7AE9: || | ::: | @#EB7AE9: ||
-| ::: | Platform **1** | [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] to [[mtr_letsplay:hung_ngai_tung_station|Hung Ngai Tung]] -> (Doors open on the right) |+| ::: | Platform **1** | [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] to [[mtr_letsplay:mesa_station|Mesa]] / Mei Foo Wan -> (Doors open on the right) |
 | ::: |   Island Platform   || | ::: |   Island Platform   ||
-| ::: | Platform **3** | <- [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] terminating (Doors open on the right)|+| ::: | Platform **3** | <- [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] terminating (Doors open on the right)|
 | ::: | @#FFDA33: || | ::: | @#FFDA33: ||
 | **L3** | **Lower Platforms**|| | **L3** | **Lower Platforms**||
 | ::: | @#EB7AE9: || | ::: | @#EB7AE9: ||
-| ::: | Platform **2** | <- [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] terminating (Doors open on the left) |+| ::: | Platform **2** | <- [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]] to [[/tai_po_station|Tai Po]] (Doors open on the left) |
 | ::: |   Island Platform   || | ::: |   Island Platform   ||
-| ::: | Platform **4** | [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)]] W. Section Temp Shuttle to [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island]] -> (Doors open on the left) |+| ::: | Platform **4** | [[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]] to [[/makki_memorial_village_station|Makki Memorial Village]] / [[/ostania_station|Ostania]] -> (Doors open on the left) |
 | ::: | @#FFDA33: || | ::: | @#FFDA33: ||
  
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 ===== Train Services ===== ===== Train Services =====
  
-Passengers may take Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1 heading towards Sakura Stream Area or Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) heading towards Spawn Area. Incoming passengers can change to another line to continue their journey on the opposite platform. +Passengers may take Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1 heading towards Tai Po, Sakura Stream Area, Northern Snowland , Mesa, Zuidbaai, East North Tundra and Mei Foo Wan or Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line) heading towards Spawn Area, Coast City, Toitoi, Bayside Area and Ostania. Incoming passengers can change to another line to continue their journey on the opposite platform. Passengers going from and to Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line) and Line 1 (Meyan Line) stations southwards/eastwards need to go down one floor. 
  
 |  **[[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]]**  | |  **[[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_1|Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1]]**  |
 | @#EB7AE9: | | @#EB7AE9: |
-|  //<color gray>Northern Snow Village</color>// - [[/hung_ngai_tung_station|Hung Ngai Tung]] - [[/sakura_stream_junction_station|Sakura Stream Junction]] - [[mtr_letsplay:providence_station|Providence]] - [[/birch_hill_station|Birch Hill]] - [[mtr_letsplay:chung_kwo_kok_station|Chung Kwo Kok]] - **Kwong Chow**  |+|  [[/mesa_station|Mesa]] - //<color #cccccc>Chi Chuk</color>// - //<color #cccccc>Ying Mo</color>// - //<color #cccccc>Tung Yuen</color>// - Northern Snow Village - [[/hung_ngai_tung_station|Hung Ngai Tung]] - [[/sakura_stream_junction_station|Sakura Stream Junction]] - [[mtr_letsplay:providence_station|Providence]] - [[/birch_hill_station|Birch Hill]] - [[mtr_letsplay:chung_kwo_kok_station|Chung Kwo Kok]] - **Kwong Chow** - //<color #cccccc>Yuen Chow Kok</color>// - [[/tai_po_station|Tai Po]]  |
  
-|  **[[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) W. Section Temp Shuttle]]**  |+|  **[[mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2|Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)]]**  |
 | @#FFDA33: | | @#FFDA33: |
-|  **Kwong Chow** - //<color gray>Sha Tsui</color>// - //<color gray>West Lake</color>// - [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island ]]  |+|  **Kwong Chow** - [[/sha_tsui_station|Sha Tsui]] - //<color #cccccc>West Lake</color>// - [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island ]] - //<color #cccccc>See Tsuen</color>// - [[/spawn_station|Spawn]] - Three Rivers - [[/forest_peaks_station|Forest Peaks]] - Coast City - //<color #cccccc>Dragon Loop Centre</color>// - Ōrākei West - Toitoi - Makki Memorial Village |
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