The Government published in the Gazette today (July 25) the scheme for the Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak (SGMTS-KT) in accordance with the Railways Ordinance (Cap. 519).
 
     The SGMTS-KT is about 3.5 kilometres long with six stations. The termini will be connected to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and MTR Kai Tak Station respectively, with intermediate stations at Shing King Street, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Shing Fung Road Park and Kai Tak Sports Park, serving a population and visitors of around 50 000 residing and working in the area.
 
     A Government spokesman said, "The SGMTS-KT will connect the former runway area of Kai Tak to the existing MTR Kai Tak Station, strengthening the connectivity among residential and commercial developments as well as tourism, cultural and recreational, sports and community facilities within the area, while connecting with the existing railway network. To be operated in elevated mode and separated from at-grade traffic, the system will not be affected by road traffic conditions. Depending on the system to be adopted eventually, the estimated journey time from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to MTR Kai Tak Station will be about 10 minutes."
 
     The Government has collected public views on the SGMTS-KT earlier through multiple channels, including consultations with the Kowloon City District Council and the Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development of the Harbourfront Commission, and exchanging views with relevant Legislative Council Members and stakeholders. It is targeted to award the contract in 2026 with a view to commissioning the system in 2031.
 
     Under the Railways Ordinance, members of the public may object to the scheme in relation to the SGMTS-KT from today until September 23, 2025. Additionally, any person who has a compensable interest can claim compensation under the provisions of the Ordinance.
 
     The scheme and relevant plans are viewable on the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/our-projects/major-projects/index.html). They are also available for public inspection during office hours at the Central & Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre; the Kowloon City Home Affairs Enquiry Centre; and the District Lands Office, Kowloon East. A copy of the scheme and the plans may be purchased from the CEDD. For details, please call the CEDD at 3842 7116.

Ends/Friday, July 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:50

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