The MTRC issued a press release (pdf) highlighting their green light from the Government to proceed with a detailed proposal for the scope, cost and implementation of the West Island Line.

The West Island Line is an extension to the MTR Island Line and includes the addition of three more stations to the west of the existing Sheung Wan station. The additional stations are Sai Ying Pun, University and Kennedy Town.

The new line, once completed will provide a great boost to the station areas and neighbourhoods in the vicinity and should lead to an increase in property prices in the area.

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