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‘Takanawa Gateway’ – New station on JR Yamanote & Keihin-Tohoku Lines has launched business

March 14, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

A new station, ‘Takanawa Gateway Station (高輪ゲートウェイ, JY26/JK21)’, has been established between Tamachi and Shinagawa stations (Tokyo) on the JR Yamanote & Keihin-Tohoku Lines, and started business on March 14, 2020. The 3-letter code ‘TGW’ is given on the information boards. This station was constructed by rebuilding the site of the old train fleet center, which has become no longer used, and relocating their tracks. People can transfer to Sengakuji Station on the Keikyu Main Line and Toei Asakusa Line, which is about 300 meters northwest from there. The area around the station will be redeveloped over the next few years under the concept of “The Global Gateway”.

Started service between Kai Tak and Tai Wai Stations on MTR Tuen Ma Line Phase 1

March 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The service between Kai Tak(啟德) and Tai Wai(大圍) Stations on MTR Tuen Ma Line(屯馬綫) began on February 14, 2020. It was integrated with the section between Tai Wai and Wu Kai Sha(烏溪沙) Stations, which operated as Ma On Shan Line(馬鞍山綫). The whole section is now referred to as the line name “MTR Tuen Ma Line Phase 1(屯馬綫一期)”. The newly opened stations are Kai Tak and Hin Keng(顯徑) Stations. It is connected to MTR Kwun Tong Line(觀塘綫) at Diamond Hill(鑽石山) Station on the way.

Started service between Woodlands North and Woodlands South Stations on MRT Thomson-East Coast Line

March 2, 2020November 15, 2020 横山勝巳 / Yokoyama Katsumi

The service between Woodlands North and Woodlands South Stations on MRT Thomson-East Coast Line(TE) began on January 31, 2020. Newly opened stations are Woodlands North(TE1) and Woodlands South(TE3). It is connected to the MRT North South Line(NS) at Woodlands Station(TE2) on the way. TE Line will be continued construction in the future, extending to downtown and east coast districts.