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Written by: Chen Jingqi
2020-02-21 07:00
Last updated: 2020-02-21 07:00The outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia continues. MTR issued an announcement on the 12th this month, saying that due to the significant decrease in the number of visitors to Hong Kong and the number of people travelling in Hong Kong in response to the epidemic, the number of passengers served by MTR's local railways was severely negatively affected.
It is understood that MTR plans to reduce the number of trains, including the urban line, West Rail line and light rail services, which is expected to be implemented as soon as the end of this month. The news also indicates that MTR has also prepared other plans, and if the situation continues to deteriorate, it may consider shortening the service time.
The MTR responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that the various railway lines currently provide train services in accordance with the normal schedule. However, in the case of the new coronavirus epidemic, MTR passenger numbers will inevitably be affected. It will closely monitor the situation and make appropriate transportation arrangements if necessary.
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In response to the ongoing epidemic, the government closed the border crossings between Hong Kong and Mainland China in stages. MTR must close the Luohu Station and Lok Ma Chau Station on the East Rail Line, suspend high-speed rail trains, and intercity direct train services. Passenger and local railway service passenger volumes were affected. Serious impact.
No shifts during peak hours.
"Hong Kong 01" was informed that MTR plans to adjust the train frequency of the entire network. It has initially drafted its network for weekday morning and evening peak hours. The frequency will remain the same, but it will be adjusted during non-peak hours, Sundays and public holidays. The shift is "Xing Shu".
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Sources revealed that there are similar arrangements for Light Rail services and West Rail lines. As for the West Rail Line, it is reported that the new frequency will remain unchanged during peak hours during weekdays, and about 7 minutes during off-peak hours. On weekends and public holidays, the daily frequency is about 7 minutes. Checking the MTR website, the current non-peak hours of the West Rail Line, Sundays and public holidays are about every 5 to 7 minutes, which is expected to be implemented as soon as possible.
Contingency plans also include shorter service hours
Sources continue to point out that since the SARS epidemic in 2003, MTR has a contingency plan for outbreaks of infectious diseases. If the situation worsens, in addition to reducing the number of trains, shortening the service time is also one of the program considerations to further deploy manpower. And cut costs.
In fact, KMB also stated earlier that due to the epidemic, the number of passengers had dropped by about 40%, and the overall frequency of flights had to be reduced by about 20%. For example, Line 5R to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and W2 and W3 to West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station have also been obtained. The Transport Department approved the suspension. However, KMB emphasized that the adjusted shifts will not be skipped for 30 minutes, and the affected hourly captains will arrange for transfer to other positions.
The MTR responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that currently all railway lines provide train services in accordance with the normal travel timetable. However, in the case of the new coronavirus epidemic, employees' work arrangements at home and school delays will inevitably affect the number of passengers of MTR. MTR will continue to closely monitor the situation and make appropriate arrangements for train services if necessary.
As for the light rail, MTR has stated that it has been fine-tuning the frequency of various light rail lines to cope with the reduced passenger volume in response to circumstances such as school holidays such as Easter, summer, Christmas and Chinese New Year holidays.
The MTR responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries and stated that currently all railway lines provide train services in accordance with the normal travel timetable. However, in the case of the new coronavirus epidemic, employees' work arrangements at home and school delays will inevitably affect the number of passengers of MTR. MTR will continue to closely monitor the situation and make appropriate arrangements for train services if necessary.
As for the light rail, MTR has stated that it has been fine-tuning the frequency of various light rail lines to cope with the reduced passenger volume in response to circumstances such as school holidays such as Easter, summer, Christmas and Chinese New Year holidays.
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