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| ^ **Overview** | ^ **Overview** | ||
| | **Abbreviation** | L1 (MEL) | | | **Abbreviation** | L1 (MEL) | | ||
| - | | **Status** | Operational\\ //(Mesa - Yanjiang Mineshaft)// | + | | **Status** | Operational\\ //(Mesa - Yanjiang Mineshaft)// |
| | **Owner** | [[/ | | **Owner** | [[/ | ||
| - | | **Locale** | West Denthrope (Mesa)\\ [[/ | + | | **Locale** | West Denthrope (Mesa)\\ [[/ |
| - | | **Termini** | [[/ | + | | **Termini** | [[/ |
| - | | **Connecting**\\ **Lines** | @#008000:<color white> | + | | **Connecting**\\ **Lines** | @#196920:<color white> |
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| ^ Service | ^ Service | ||
| | **Operator(s)** | [[/ | | **Operator(s)** | [[/ | ||
| - | | **Service Hours** | 04:06 - next day 03:25\\ // | + | | **Service Hours** | 04:06 - next day 03:33\\ // |
| | **Frequency** | Mostly Every 1 - 6 mins | | | **Frequency** | Mostly Every 1 - 6 mins | | ||
| | **Ridership** | ~600/month | | | **Ridership** | ~600/month | | ||
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| **Line 1 (Meyan Line)** (Chinese: //一號 (美岩) 綫//), is a rapid transit service operated by [[/ | **Line 1 (Meyan Line)** (Chinese: //一號 (美岩) 綫//), is a rapid transit service operated by [[/ | ||
| - | The line is around 24.9 km long, connects up West Denthrope (Mesa), [[/ | + | The line is around 24.9 km long, connects up West Denthrope (Mesa), [[/ |
| - | Line colour is <color # | + | Line colour is <color # |
| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
| - | The line is first proposed as a light rail service in the West Lake Area serving [[/ | + | ==== Initial Planning ==== |
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| + | The line is first proposed as a light rail service | ||
| Later, the branch is separated as another rapid transit line connecting [[/ | Later, the branch is separated as another rapid transit line connecting [[/ | ||
| - | The original light rail shuttle is also upgraded to a rapid transit line for future expansions. Sections between Chung Kwo Kok to [[/ | + | The original light rail shuttle is also upgraded to a rapid transit line running 5-car Type-B (Small) EMU anticipating Let's Play Server' |
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| - | )) of platforms in Yanjiang Mineshaft. | + | |
| - | Coincidentally, | + | ==== Northern Extension and Far Northern Extension ==== |
| + | ((Northern Extension: From Providence to Northern Snow Village; Far Northern Extension: From Northern Snow Village to Mesa)) | ||
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| + | [[/ | ||
| After the north part connection is done, the main part starts construction. Along with the [[/ | After the north part connection is done, the main part starts construction. Along with the [[/ | ||
| - | Hung Ngai Tung station is done after 3 months and starts serving passengers. Meanwhile, the only service between [[/ | + | Hung Ngai Tung station is done after 3 months and starts serving passengers. Meanwhile, the only service between [[/ |
| - | Most electrical applainces except automatic platform gates and ticket barriers are not installed | + | |
| - | )). Although, when realized they are losing passengers, ERInc quickly resumes the service of Kowloon Commuter several hours later. Yet the travelling time on the temporary R2C service from Mesa station to Spawn station only takes 2 stops, 1 interchange and around 6-10 mins(( | + | |
| - | Changing to [[/ | + | |
| - | )), is still faster than Kowloon Commuter, given the starting point is not right at [[/ | + | |
| - | In 2023 July, the new update and server installation of NTE brings in changeable vertical radius and constant inclination which is important to WLT creating smoother train rides, changing speed on slopes and tweaking rail alignments. Since [[/ | + | ==== Renovation ==== |
| - | Temporary bus route which will be renamed to 4M and rerouted to serve Museum | + | |
| - | )), WLT Line 1 Phase 1 brings in the first service reduction after confirming alternatives are available. Mesa station and the sections until Northern Snow Village are closed for further construction, | + | In 2023 July, the new update and server installation of NTE brings in changeable vertical radius and constant inclination which is important to WLT creating smoother train rides, changing speed on slopes and tweaking rail alignments. Since [[/ |
| The sections from Providence station to Kwong Chow station reopens at the end of 2023. At the same time, Chung Kwo Kok station starts serving passengers. Sections between Northern Snow Village station and Hung Ngai Tung station had closed down before for switchover and another wave of renovation. | The sections from Providence station to Kwong Chow station reopens at the end of 2023. At the same time, Chung Kwo Kok station starts serving passengers. Sections between Northern Snow Village station and Hung Ngai Tung station had closed down before for switchover and another wave of renovation. | ||
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| Originally, the rename would be done when the line extends to Yanjiang Mineshaft. However, since WLT has opened up Mesa station a while for R2C special service, and provided a sneak peek at Yanjiang Mineshaft station, therefore, it is renamed to **Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1** as to couple up the naming logic of three rapid transit lines together. | Originally, the rename would be done when the line extends to Yanjiang Mineshaft. However, since WLT has opened up Mesa station a while for R2C special service, and provided a sneak peek at Yanjiang Mineshaft station, therefore, it is renamed to **Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1** as to couple up the naming logic of three rapid transit lines together. | ||
| - | As Denthrope Hauptbahnhof has been closed for renovation and has stopped all its train services since 20 November 2023, the transportation in the Denthrope area gets inconvenient again. | + | As Denthrope Hauptbahnhof has been closed for renovation and has stopped all its train services since 20 November 2023, the transportation in the Denthrope area gets inconvenient again. |
| - | Originally, the reopening of the section between Northern Snow Village station and Hung Ngai Tung station will be after Tung Yuen, Ying Mo and Chi Chuk stations are ready for opening and serving passengers. Yet the focus has changed in May to enhance the connectivity between different regions. Therefore, the rebuilding progress speeded up and finished in mid May 2024. Meanwhile, as the arrangement of trains turning back at the platforms of Kwong Chow station puts a large limitation on train intervals, **Line 1 (Meyan Line) Phase 1** also operates to Tai Po station, two more stations after Kwong Chow, striving a better southward connection. The long awaited Tai Po - Sharp Island section of [[/ | + | Originally, the reopening of the section between Northern Snow Village station and Hung Ngai Tung station will be after Tung Yuen, Ying Mo and Chi Chuk stations are ready for opening and serving passengers. Yet the focus has changed in May to enhance the connectivity between different regions. Therefore, the trackage |
| - | It is noticed that there was a lack of rapid transit connections between | + | ==== Mei Foo Wan Branch / Northern Circle Link ==== |
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| + | It is noticed that there was a lack of rapid transit connections between Northern Snowland, East North Tundra and [[/ | ||
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| + | To improve these journeys, **Line 1 (Meyan Line)** branches out from Tung Yuen and turn east for [[/ | ||
| The branch is opened as trial service soon after tracks are primarily done and Ghost Forest station, Mei Foo Wan station are available for passengers boarding and alighting. Remaining works will be gradually done along with those on the existing sections. | The branch is opened as trial service soon after tracks are primarily done and Ghost Forest station, Mei Foo Wan station are available for passengers boarding and alighting. Remaining works will be gradually done along with those on the existing sections. | ||
| - | After years of works and several revisions | + | ==== Phase 2 ==== |
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| + | The works on sections between Tai Po and Yanjiang Mineshaft have been delayed, due to MTR3 signals can't handle | ||
| + | The upgrade of Let's Play Server to MTR4 eliminates most of the difficulties. After reviewing the alignment and platform positions, train testings start in July 2025 and the Phase 2 (Tai Po - Yanjiang Mineshaft) is finally ready and starts passenger' | ||
| ==== Timeline ==== | ==== Timeline ==== | ||
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| ===== Rolling Stocks ===== | ===== Rolling Stocks ===== | ||
| - | Because of the small turn radius(( | + | Because of the small turn radius((A lot of turns with radius less than 250m from Birch Hill station till Chik Shek Wan station)) in some sections in West Lake Area, Line 1 (Meyan Line) is never planning to run 5-door |
| - | A lot of turns with radius less than 250m from Birch Hill station till Chik Shek Wan station | + | |
| - | )) in some sections in West Lake Area, Line 1 (Meyan Line) is never planning to run 25m 5-door trains. | + | |
| Currently 46 sets of SP1900 Trains are available for use. | Currently 46 sets of SP1900 Trains are available for use. | ||
| - | A plan to install visual information system (VIS) was announced for the 38 sets of trains running on Phase 1 (Mesa/Mei Foo Wan - Tai Po), and first decided to get reference from the MTR dynamic route map or Shenzhen Metro passenger information system above each door, but switched to utilize the TV as it allows larger font size, more information and tidier layouts. However, the system was installed but not operated until March 2025 due to technical issues. It is solved thereafter and soon all the 38 sets of SP1900 trains start running with the operating VIS showing train and route information, | + | A plan to install visual information system (VIS) was announced for the 38 sets of trains running on Phase 1 (Mesa/Mei Foo Wan - Tai Po), and first decided to get reference from the MTR dynamic route map or Shenzhen Metro passenger information system above each door, but switched to utilize the TV as it allows larger font size, more information and tidier layouts. However, the system was installed but not operated until March 2025 due to technical issues. It is solved thereafter and soon all the 38 sets of SP1900 trains start running with the operating VIS showing train and route information, |
| - | There are also 3 MLR Trains, but they didn't carry passengers before server upgrade to MTR4 as they don't have regenerative brake and thus lower energy efficiency. After the update of splitting acceleration rate and deceleration rate in MTR4, They have started regular service. | + | There are also 3 MLR Trains, but they didn't carry passengers before server upgrade to MTR4 as they don't have regenerative brake and thus safety concerns and lower energy efficiency. After the update of splitting acceleration rate and deceleration rate in MTR4, allowing setting a lower brake rate, they have finally |
| - | 8 additional sets of SP1900 Trains is ordered for the Mei Foo Wan branch, they starts service after the remaining section of Line 1 (Meyan Line) from Tai Po to Yanjiang Mineshaft is open, making the whole fleet up to a total of 49 sets of trains. Due to limitation | + | 8 additional sets of SP1900 Trains is ordered for the Mei Foo Wan branch, they starts service after the remaining section of Line 1 (Meyan Line) from Tai Po to Yanjiang Mineshaft is open, making the whole fleet up to a total of 49 sets of trains. Due to large code change |
| ^ Car Formation of SP1900 Trains | ^ Car Formation of SP1900 Trains | ||
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| | D1xx(odd) - P1xx(odd) + M1xx(even) - P1xx(even) - D1xx(even) | | D1xx(odd) - P1xx(odd) + M1xx(even) - P1xx(even) - D1xx(even) | ||
| | //xx refers to any number from 07 to 98// |||||| | | //xx refers to any number from 07 to 98// |||||| | ||
| - | ^ Car Prefix | + | ^ Car Prefix |
| - | MTR Mod's Super Hybrid used in non-electrified sections | + | |
| - | )) ^ Motor ^ Cross Train Cable(( | + | |
| - | For communication of electrical devices on the cars facing different sides | + | |
| - | )) ^ Hostler | + | |
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| | D1xx(odd) - P1xx(odd) + K1xx(even) - P1xx(even) - D1xx(even) | | D1xx(odd) - P1xx(odd) + K1xx(even) - P1xx(even) - D1xx(even) | ||
| | //xx refers to any number from 01 to 06// |||||| | | //xx refers to any number from 01 to 06// |||||| | ||
| - | ^ Car Prefix | + | ^ Car Prefix |
| - | MTR Mod's Super Hybrid used in non-electrified sections | + | |
| - | )) ^ Motor ^ Cross Train Cable(( | + | |
| - | For communication of electrical devices on the cars facing different sides | + | |
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| All the stations work in progress will gradually finish and open to public one by one. Tai Po station and Ying Mo station are currently the first batch to finish up. Meanwhile, Haymarket station will depend on the progress of other builders. | All the stations work in progress will gradually finish and open to public one by one. Tai Po station and Ying Mo station are currently the first batch to finish up. Meanwhile, Haymarket station will depend on the progress of other builders. | ||
| - | ===== Stations(WIP) ===== | + | ===== Stations ===== |
| | **%%Livery and Station Name%%** | | **%%Livery and Station Name%%** | ||
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