The Northern Link (NOL) project is expected to consist of four phases.
Phase 1 Phase 1 consists of the construction and completion of Kwu Tung station that will initially serve the
East Rail line after its opening, then later the Northern Link after the completion of Phase 2. It had been partially built by
KCR Corporation during the construction of the
Lok Ma Chau Spur Line. Construction of Kwu Tung station was approved by the government in 2022, started construction in September 29, 2023, with completion due in 2027. The station was expected to cost HK$3.5 billion as of December 2015.
Phase 2 Phase 2 consists of the building of the 10.7 km
main line from
Kam Sheung Road station to Kwu Tung station. It also includes the construction of 3 new stations (Au Tau, Ngau Tam Mei and San Tin) along with the expansion of Kam Sheung Road station to accommodate the new tracks and platforms. Planning and designing began in 2021. Construction of the mainline is planned to begin in 2025 and be completed in 2034. It is expected to cost HK$58.5 billion in December 2015 prices.
Northern Link Eastern Extension The 9.5 km eastern extension extends eastward from Kwu Tung to Ping Che via Lo Wu South and Man Kam To. Originally planned as part of the extension, the section from Heung Yuen Wai to
Fanling station will form the new 8.5 km Northeast New Territories Line. == Stations ==