[MTR Derailment] EMSD initially ruled out that the accident at Hung Hom Station in September was caused by foreign objects or malicious damage

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Written by: Yuan Yuan

2019-12-26 18:22

On the East Rail Line Hung Hom Station, a train derailment occurred in mid-September. Three trains derailed a train from Mong Kok East to Hung Hom platform. After the incident, a voice said that the accident was caused by someone intentionally placing a foreign object on the rail.

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (26th) responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries, stating that the accident had been ruled out as a result of foreign objects or malicious damage.

The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services met the media after the derailment of the Hung Hom train on the East Rail Line and promised to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth investigation. (Profile picture)

EMSD: Preliminary exclusion of accidents caused by foreign objects or malicious damage

When a MTR East Rail Line train entered Hung Hom Station on September 17, derailment of three trucks led to the suspension of services from the East Rail Line Hung Hom Station to Mong Kok East Station. At that time, there was a voice in the community that the demonstrators threw foreign objects. After the accident, MTR subsequently checked relevant information, including the CCTV from the platform of Hung Hom Station to the track. It only saw the train entering the platform and three trucks derailed in the distance, but at that time it was not possible to determine whether it was caused by foreign objects or malicious Damage caused. On the same day, Chen Fan, the director of the Transport and Housing Bureau, visited the scene during the interview and was asked whether the accident was caused by human damage or other reasons. He said that based on the information available, he would not rule out any possibility and would not comment on speculation. .

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (26th) responded to a reporter's inquiry and stated that the train derailment incident at the Hung Hom Station on the East Rail Line was under full investigation and has hired local and overseas experts to assist. It has been ruled out that the accident was caused by foreign objects or malicious damage. Caused by. The investigation is expected to be completed by the end of February 2020.

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Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services: Problems with railway facilities themselves

In a recent media interview, Xue Yongheng, the director of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Department, said that the accident investigation had come to an end. The agency ruled out that the accident was caused by foreign objects or malicious damage, but the problem of the railway facility itself. It is examining whether it involves human negligence and system issues. , Disciplinary and law enforcement action will be taken if any person or agency is found to be responsible. In the next five years, the Department will also review the management and safety systems of the MTR Corporation's current rail and signal systems, and strengthen railway safety.

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