MTR to use 'skidding construction' for Hung Shui Kiu
The MTR on Friday said it will become the first railway operator in the world to adopt a "skidding construction” method – on an operating railway viaduct – when it builds the new Hung Shui Kiu Station on the Tuen Ma Line. Located on an elevated viaduct between Tin Shui Wai and Siu Hong stations, Hung Shui Kiu station will be built as two separate 210-metre-long, 15-metre-wide station structures,…
The MTR announced it will pioneer the use of "skidding construction" technique for its upcoming Hung Shui Kiu Station on the Tuen Ma Line. This innovative approach will be the first of its kind applied to an operating railway viaduct worldwide. The station, situated between Tin Shui Wai and Siu Hong stations, will be built in two separate 210-meter-long structures, each weighing about 10,000 tonnes.
Construction director Carl Devlin assured that the project will cause no more than two days of service disruption annually, specifically during the installation of the massive prefabricated components. These will be carefully guided into place along a track system from a 30-meter assembly location.
Devlin emphasized that rigorous on-site trials will precede the skidding operations, ensuring absolute precision. The construction, which will be carried out during regular service hours to minimize interference, will significantly reduce reliance on the traditional "golden two hours" window and enhance schedule flexibility.
The station is slated to open in 2030.
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