History
The Yau Tong Station was originally built as a part of the MTR Tseung Kwan O extension, to make a Cross-platform interchange between Kwun Tong Line and the newly built Tseung Kwan O Line, and to provide nearby residents in Lei Yue Mun and Sze Shan (四山, lit. Mount Four) convenient access to the MTR system.
There was debate over whether the interchange should be built in a new station, redirecting the original route or by utilising existing stations such as Lam Tin or Kwun Tong. Ultimately the interchanges were built in 2 brand new stations - Yau Tong and Tiu Keng Leng. This resulted in complaints from passengers because the new arrangement forced them to change trains twice when crossing Victoria Harbour.
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