Delegations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen governments held the third meeting of the Task Force for Hong Kong-Shenzhen Co-operation on Cross-Boundary Railway Infrastructure in Shenzhen today.

At the meeting, both sides discussed the progress of the work of cross-boundary railway projects, including deliberation of the findings of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) (HSWRL) second-stage study and the arrangements for the Northern Link (NOL) Spur Line implementation.

Both sides agreed to jointly set up an Office for Implementing Cross-boundary Railway Projects by the governments of the two places to take forward the planning and design of the next stage of the HSWRL and the NOL Spur Line projects.

They also agreed to set up a Legal Group to focus on the study and discussion of the legal issues involved in the two projects.

Leading the Hong Kong SAR Government delegation, Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hung said the task force has been working closely together to conduct in-depth studies on cross-boundary railway infrastructure and diligently planning for relevant railway projects since its establishment.

He pointed out that upon completion, the HSWRL and the NOL Spur Line will also serve as parts of an important transport backbone for the Northern Metropolis.

Other Hong Kong SAR Government officials attending the meeting included representatives from the Development Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Highways Department, the Planning Department and the Transport Department.