Fare System
The fare system of the line generally follows the other lines on the former KCR network. Octopus cards and single ride tickets are available. All persons aged between 12 and 64 are charged the adult fare, while children (and full-time students) aged 11 or below, and elderly aged 65 or above are entitled to a concession fare. After the rail merger, passengers using Octopus cards interchanging at Mei Foo or Nam Cheong stations to the Tsuen Wan Line or Tung Chung Line may enjoy fare concessions. The total fare is calculated with reference to the two interchanging stations (Mei Foo or Nam Cheong, depends on the one with lower total fare), and a discount is implied on the trip.
The line is quite well known in the city for its high fare, even after the rail merger. Currently it is relatively high in the entire fare table. This is because of its high fare before merger and fare calculation for long trips (total fare $12 or above) is the same regardless to involution of interchanging, so that such "interchanging charges" still appears. Normally, its fare is significantly higher than the East Rail Line (except Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau), higher than Tung Chung Station but lower than Disneyland Resort Station. Yet in some cases, it is higher.
The line also offers day passes and monthly passes.
- Monthly Passes
"Tuen Mun-Hung Hom Monthly Pass" and "Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Monthly Pass" are stored in the Octopus Card. "Tuen Mun-Hung Hom Monthly Pass" allow the passenger to enjoy unlimited rides of the West Rail Line between Tuen Mun Station and Hung Hom Station while "Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Monthly Pass" allow the passenger to enjoy unlimited rides of the West Rail Line between Tuen Mun Station and Nam Cheong Station. Both of them allow the passenger to enjoy unlimited rides of the Light Rail, MTR Bus and designated minibus routes within the month. "Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Monthly Pass" are sold at $420 and holders of the $330/$410 monthly pass can continue to enjoy the $330/month offer. "Tuen Mun-Hung Hom Monthly Pass" are sold at $490 and holders of the $410/$330 monthly pass can continue to enjoy the $410/month offer.
It should be noticed that if monthly pass users take rides outside the areas specified for the pass, an extra fare will be deducted from the octopus card. It is equal to the fare from the station towards Mei Foo, Nam Cheong, East Tsim Sha Tsui (only for Tuen Mun-Hung Hom Monthly Pass) or Hung Hom (only for Tuen Mun-Hung Hom Monthly Pass), depends on the lowest one. Full fare will be charged if the user takes rides without involving any West Rail Line stations.
- Day Passes
"Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Day Pass" is in the form of a magnetic ticket, plus a paper folder which is called the "Boarding Pass" for the free interchange to MTR Bus and Light Rail. They are sold at $22, and the passenger can enjoy unlimited rides of the West Rail Line between Tuen Mun Station and Nam Cheong Station, Light Rail and MTR Bus within the service day. They need to use the ticket to pass through the entry / exit gates at West Rail Line stations. When travelling on buses, they need to present the ticket with the boarding pass when they board. When travelling on the Light Rail, they need to present the ticket with the boarding pass during ticket inspection. Holders of 10 "Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Day Pass" can exchange for a new "Tuen Mun-Nam Cheong Day Pass" at West Rail Line Stations.
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