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Written by: Chen Jingqi
2019-12-18 16:34
Last updated: 2019-12-18 16:34The latest Policy Address mentions that the Government will accelerate the implementation of the projects in the Railway Development Strategy 2014, including the Tung Chung Line Extension, Tuen Mun South Extension and Northern Link, and will invite MTR in the coming year. Start detailed planning and design. The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, said in a written reply today (18th) that detailed planning involves a series of tasks, including public consultation. The relevant procedures are expected to take 3 to 5 years.
The Policy Address mentions projects that will accelerate the implementation of the Railway Development Strategy 2014. (Profile picture)
Zhou Haoding, a member of the Legislative Council of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong (DAB), asked written questions about the authorities' efforts to speed up the implementation of multiple railway line projects. Chen Fan replied in writing that MTR has submitted five railway project proposals for the seven new railway projects mentioned in the Railway Development Strategy 2014, including Tuen Mun South Extension Line, North Link Line, East Kowloon Line, Tung Chung Line extension and North Island Line.
In the coming year, MTR will be invited to submit as soon as possible the Tung Chung Line Extension, Tuen Mun South Extension Line and North Link Line for detailed planning and design. However, this stage will involve a series of work, including consulting the public and stakeholders, and conducting feasibility studies , Site survey, project design and environmental impact assessment, etc. At the same time, the government and MTR need to deal with the technical issues involved in the new railway project, such as the impact of railway alignment on nearby residents, the environment and ecology, and necessary mitigation measures. It is expected that the initial planning and design will take 3 to 5 years to complete.
The Secretary for Transport and Housing, Chen Fan, responded to written questions from members of the Legislative Council and mentioned that in the coming year MTR will be invited to commence detailed planning and facilities for the Tung Chung Line Extension, Tuen Mun South Extension and Northern Link. Three to five years. (Profile picture)
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In addition, in response to the population growth in Tung Chung, the Transport Department will continue to closely monitor the operation and service levels of public transport services in the area, as well as changes in passenger demand for public transport services. New services will be introduced in time or existing operators will be required to strengthen or optimize services. For example, increasing the number of trips to improve Tung Chung's public transport network, improve overall efficiency and meet passenger demand. The franchised bus companies will also submit a "Bus Route Plan" to the Transport Department every year to improve regional bus services.
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