Route Description
The track is mostly above ground level and runs from the east to the west. It starts at Hung Hom Station at ground level, then goes underground, passing through East Tsim Sha Tsui and Austin stations, and then emerges at ground level in Nam Cheong Station (although the track is completely covered and sealed at this point), and it is located to the right of West Kowloon Highway. The track travels under the West Kowloon Highway for a couple of kilometres. The line at this point is actually laid at ground level, but the covered track gives the impression of underground travel. Then the track turns north, travelling through a few hills. The track emerges at ground level out of the hills just south of Mei Foo Station, although the track is still covered and sealed. After departing from Mei Foo Station, the track enters more hills and goes underground again, turning westbound at the same time towards Tsuen Wan West Station. After Tsuen Wan West Station, the track goes into the hills before emerging at ground level just east of Kam Sheung Road Station. The rest of the track was constructed on a viaduct, where there is room for an emergency passage.
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