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 Kwun Tong Line Extension (KTE): The KTE is an extension of the Kwun Tong Line from Yau Ma Tei Station to Whampoa. The railway scheme was gazetted in November 2009 and the amended scheme was gazetted in June 2010. Construction is expected to start in 2011.

Shatin to Central Link (SCL): The SCL, which comprises the Tai Wai to Hung Hom section and the cross harbour section, is a new rail corridor from Tai Wai to Admiralty. The MTRCL has commenced its detailed planning and design with an aim of commencing construction in 2012.

Northern Link (NOL): The NOL will connect the West Rail Kam Sheung Road Station to the Lok Ma Chau boundary crossing with an intermediate interchange with the Spur Line for accessing Sheung Shui. The Government is reviewing the project in light of the development of those New Development Areas in the Northeast New Territories to ensure the NOL will be properly integrated with the new developments.

North Hong Kong Island Line (NIL): The NIL will provide an additional rail corridor along the new north shore of Hong Kong Island between the MTR Hong Kong Station and Fortress Hill Station.

Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Express Line (WEL): The proposed WEL will be a multi-function cross-boundary railway, linking the western part of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, including the two airports.