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Written by: Wang Jieen
2021-01-10 23:26
Last update date: 2021-01-10 23:26
In response to the rail connection project in the cross-harbour section of the Sha-Central Line, the MTR has selected 10 Sundays to suspend train service between Mong Kok East and Hung Hom Station. Today (10th) is the first construction day. Trains on the East Rail Line between Mong Kok East and Hung Hom Station Services are suspended all day today.
In the evening, the MTR stated that the work related to the new track connection project of the East Rail Line's cross-sea section has been successfully completed as planned. The team will arrange trains to travel on relevant sections for testing to ensure safe operation.
The MTR also stated that it will confirm that the train service on the East Rail Line between Hung Hom Station and Sheung Shui Station can resume normal at about 4:30 am to 4:30 am tomorrow (11th).
In order to carry out the new track connection project for the cross-harbour section of the Sha-Central Line, MTR today (10th) suspended train services between Mong Kok East Station and Hung Hom Station.
(Photo by Zheng Zifeng)
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According to the MTR, the project started in the early hours of the morning. About 150 engineers were working in different positions. Today, the main track project to Hung Hom is the installation of track equipment on the original track to connect the new section of the road. The process involves welding and polishing. Rails, switch installation and rail adjustment work, etc.
The MTR also pointed out that a total of 350 additional staff have been sent to assist passengers at the relevant stations of the East Rail Line today, describing that the overall train service and station operations are generally smooth.
As for the MTR's arrangement of shuttle buses between Kowloon Tong and Hung Hom stations, as of 10 p.m., a total of about 11,600 passengers were carried.
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