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--- mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2 [2026/08/02 04:30] – [Line 2 (Kwong Pak Kwun Line)] Various udpates; see change log BDark000
+++ mtr_letsplay:wlt_line_2 [2026/08/02 06:08] (current) – [Rolling Stocks] Supplement Detail and change some wordings BDark000
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 The line is first known as the branch of earliest WLT railway services plan, connecting up [[/Spawn|Spawn]] area with Kwong Chow, via the east shore area of [[/west_lake_area|West Lake]]. It is separated from Line 1 and forms Line 2.
-It was originally planned to connect [[/spawn_grand_circular|Spawn Grand Circular]] and [[/weiss_lrt|Weiss LRT]] at [[/red_leaves_station|Red Leaves]] station. However, it changed when [[mtr_community:contributors:kettlekettle|Kettle]] rebuilt Spawn and Coast Railway to form part of the [[/auckland_transport|AT Metro]] network. Since the number of connections to Spawn station has increased, and [[/spawn_-_cyan_heights_metropolis|Spawn-Cyan Height Metropolis]] started developing, [[/west_lake_transport_authority|WLT]] decided to accept [[mtr_community:contributors:kettlekettle|Kettle]]'s offer of building 2 more platforms at underground level((
+It was originally planned to connect [[/spawn_grand_circular|Spawn Grand Circular]] and [[/weiss_lrt|Weiss LRT]] at [[/red_leaves_station|Red Leaves]] station. However, the plan changed when Kettle rebuilt Spawn and Coast Railway to form part of the [[/auckland_transport|AT Metro]] (later known as Austrail) network. Since the number of connections to Spawn station has increased, and [[/spawn_-_cyan_heights_metropolis|Spawn-Cyan Height Metropolis]] started developing, [[/west_lake_transport_authority|WLT]] decided to accept Kettle's offer of building 2 more platforms at underground level((Later renovated by Jonathan and now known as Zone A)) for Line 2 to terminate. The proposed route as well as location of [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island]] station and [[/see_tsuen_station|See Tsuen]] station was adjusted accordingly, forming the now [[wp>zigzag|zigzag]] lining. Proposed train formation is also upgraded from 4M(short-run)/6M(long-run) to 5B.
-Later renovated by Jonathan and now known as Zone A
-)) for Line 2 to terminate. The proposed route as well as location of [[/sai_mo_island_station|Sai Mo Island]] station and [[/see_tsuen_station|See Tsuen]] station was adjusted accordingly, forming the now [[wp>zigzag|zigzag]] lining.
-Before the line is fully ready, a special shuttle service already started between Sai Mo Island station and [[/kwong_chow_station|Kwong Chow]] station, with no intermediate stops, for promoting Kwong Chow to the visitors on Hana-Koshi Line open day 24 June, 2023. After the open day, the service is closed and continues construction, until when Line 1 is undergoing renovation, Line 2 along with the new bus route 4S connecting Sai Mo Island to Spawn-Cyan Height Metropolis((
+Before the line is fully ready, a special shuttle service already started between Sai Mo Island station and [[/kwong_chow_station|Kwong Chow]] station, with no intermediate stops, for promoting Kwong Chow to the visitors on Hana-Koshi Line open day 24 June, 2023. After the open day, the service is closed and continues construction, until when Line 1 is undergoing renovation, Line 2 along with the new bus route 4S connecting Sai Mo Island to Spawn-Cyan Height Metropolis((Temporary bus route which is now renamed to 4M and rerouted to serve Museum)) serves as the replacement for transport service to Kwong Chow.
-Temporary bus route which will be renamed to 4M and rerouted to serve Museum after Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) opens
-)) serves as the replacement for transport service to Kwong Chow.
 Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line) W. Section Temp Shuttle no longer has no intermediate stops after Sha Tsui station has finished its construction and opens to the public.
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 ==== Merge of Two Lines ====
-The idea of merging WLT Line 2 and [[/qingli_railways|QLR]] North Coast Line first came up when QLR offers to [[wp>through_service|through-run]] North Coast Line trains to WLT Line 2. At that time, [[/auckland_transport|AT Metro]] 2209 service((
+The idea of merging WLT Line 2 and [[/qingli_railways|QLR]] North Coast Line first came up when QLR offers to [[wp>through_service|through-run]] North Coast Line trains to WLT Line 2. At that time, [[/auckland_transport|AT Metro]] 2209 service((Running between Spawn and Toitoi, now discontinued)) was using only one platform for terminating and outbound trains, causing confusion to passengers and occasional waiting outside the station. There were no independent sections for trains to wait, hence North Coast Line services were also affected.
-Running between Spawn and Toitoi, now discontinued
-)) was using only one platform for terminating and outbound trains, causing confusion to passengers and occasional waiting outside the station. There were no independent sections for trains to wait, hence North Coast Line services were also affected.
-Feasibility of merging, i.e., the compatibility of two lines, is soon studied. Since WLT Line 2 and North Coast Line are using trains with the same length((
+Feasibility of merging, i.e., the compatibility of two lines, is soon studied. Since WLT Line 2 and North Coast Line are using trains with the same length((4A/5B train formation, 100m)) and door spacing((Ex-MTR trains door spacing)), the merge is likely to be successful. The main difference to mitigate is only the [[wp>degree_of_curvature|turn radius]] as well as largest inclination requirement. WLT has a stricter requirement than QLR on that, hence changes in track alignmemts and rolling stocks of existing North Coast Line are soon proposed and agreed.
-m
-)) and door spacing((
-Ex-MTR trains door spacing
-)), the merge is likely to be successful. The main difference to mitigate is only the [[wp>degree_of_curvature|turn radius]] as well as largest inclination requirement. Changes in track alignmemts and rolling stocks of existing North Coast Line are soon proposed and agreed.
 Merging saves the platform for turning back North Coast Line trains, giving it to AT Metro 2209 service terminating trains. Then, the congestion will be largely relieved. The project is initiated as the early work of WLT Line 2, including the crossings and a pair of 700m tracks west of [[/spawn_station|Spawn]] station, and was done on 3 May 2023. The progress of the sections between Spawn station and [[/forest_peak_station|Forest Peaks]] station, [[/orakei_west_station|Ōrākei West]] station and [[/toitoi_station|Toitoi]] station are also going well.
-After confirmed to merge, WLT Line 2 drops the company name WLT in its naming and adopt a [[wp>shenzhen_metro|Shenzhen Metro]] legacy style naming **Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)**, with reference to the new MRT Line [[wp>Thomson-East_Coast_MRT_Line|Thomson-East Coast Line]] in Singapore. It is expected the other two rapid transit lines built and operated by WLT, Line 1 and Line 3, will follow a similar naming style.
+After confirmed to merge, WLT Line 2 drops the company name WLT in its naming and adopt a [[wp>shenzhen_metro|Shenzhen Metro]] (2013-2020) style naming **Line 2 (Kwong Chow - North Coast Line)**, with reference to the new MRT Line [[wp>Thomson-East_Coast_MRT_Line|Thomson-East Coast Line]] in Singapore. It is expected the other two rapid transit lines built and operated by WLT, Line 1 and Line 3, will follow a similar naming style.
 The merge is later split into two stages because of the amount of work needed to revamp some sections. The first stage is done on 5 May 2024 which WLT Line 2 (Kwong Chow Line) trains run from Kwong Chow via Sai Mo Island and Spawn to Forest Peaks while QLR North Coast Line trains turn back at Coast City. Yet West Lake station and See Tsuen station is not yet completed or opened although trains stop at the stations.
-Full merge is rolled out on 29 August 2024 along with new host.
+After remaining works required and done, along with a testing in the new schedule, full merge is rolled out on 29 August 2024 along with new host.
 ==== Throughrunning ====
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 ===== Rolling Stocks =====
-Similar to [[/wlt_line_1#rolling_stocks|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]], since turn radius is small between West Lake station and See Tsuen station in the final zig-zag lining plan, 4-door trains are used instead of 5-door trains that are currently running on North Coast Line. Original 6 sets of 5-door C-Train with railway vision livery has been rebuilt to 5 sets of 4-door C-Train. The first set of rebuilt C-Train has already transported to Chik Shek Wan Depot and started its passengers service on the shuttle between Kwong Chow and Sai Mo Island. 2 more sets of C-Train has also started passengers service after the first stage of merge. 1 more set of C-Train started regular service from 2024 December onwards for more frequent trains. The final set of C-Train started regular service since trains enter eastern extension section for testing.
+Similar to [[/wlt_line_1#rolling_stocks|Line 1 (Meyan Line)]], since turn radius is small between West Lake station and See Tsuen station in the final zig-zag lining plan, 4-door (Small) Type-B EMU trains are used instead of 5-door Type-A EMU trains that are currently running on North Coast Line. Original 6 sets of C-Train with railway vision livery has been rebuilt to 5 sets of C-Train (Small). The first set of rebuilt C-Train has already transported to Chik Shek Wan Depot and started its passengers service on the shuttle between Kwong Chow and Sai Mo Island. 2 more sets of C-Train has also started passengers service after the first stage of merge. 1 more set of C-Train started regular service from 2024 December onwards for more frequent trains. The final set of C-Train started regular service since trains enter eastern extension section for testing.
 There are also 5((1 set of M-Train (A209/A200) is changed back to its look before refurbishment along with Camshaft resistors traction control)) sets of M-Train (phase 2A) and 10 sets of K-Train serving passengers.
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 Originally, the fleet was planned to include 3 sets of Shanghai Metro Trains 01A06 previously running on the North Coast Line. However, as the trains are too tall for the tunnels, they are planned to retire instead as soon as North Coast Line merges with WLT Line 2. Alternatively, 5 sets of phase 2C M-Train will join the fleet, but with an overhaul in the propulsion system by Alstom, as DC motor is harder to maintenance and consumes more electricity. 1 set of them has already started regular service since 2024 December, another set has started regular service since 2025 April. Remaining 3 sets started regular service since trains enter eastern extension section for testing.
-Due to the platforms in [[/cyanex|Cyan Twilight Line]]((80m long)) can only accomodate 4-car 4-door trains, trains through-running to Cyan Twilight Line and Bond Line need to consist of only 4 cars rather than 5 cars. For promotion of direct access to the Sightseeing Line network, Cyanex Rapid Transit [[/chi|CXD104]] (previously running on Sightseeing Line, replaced by CXD107) is chosen to be the sole rolling stock used for 4-car trains. The first batch of 15 sets 4-car trains are replaced with ABB traction, for diversifying the traction brand used and also for softer traction sound. The last batch of 10 sets 4-car trains are equipped with Bombardier //Mitrac (TC1110 series)// traction, similar to the one on most Chinese trains built in 2000s or 2010s with Bombardier designed traction.
+Due to the platforms in [[/cyanex|Cyan Twilight Line]] can only accomodate 4B train formation, trains through-running to Cyan Twilight Line and Bond Line need to consist of only 4 cars rather than 5 cars. For promotion of direct access to the Sightseeing Line network, Cyanex Rapid Transit [[/chi|CXD104]] (previously running on Sightseeing Line, replaced by CXD107) is chosen to be the sole rolling stock used for 4-car trains. The first batch of 15 sets 4-car trains are replaced with ABB traction, for diversifying the traction brand used and also for softer traction sound. The last batch of 10 sets 4-car trains are equipped with Bombardier //Mitrac (TC1110 series)// traction, similar to the one on most Chinese trains built in 2000s or 2010s with Bombardier designed traction.
 ^  Car Formation of M-Trains (phase 2A)  ||||^