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Written by: Ma Weijie
2021-01-10 12:39
Last update date: 2021-01-10 12:39
In response to the rail connection project in the cross-harbour section of the Sha-Central Line, the MTR selected 10 Sundays to suspend train service between Mong Kok East and Hung Hom Station. Today (10th) is the first day of the project.
To compensate passengers, the MTR provides a free shuttle bus from Hung Hom to Kowloon Tong, which takes about ten minutes; and one-way fare waiver.
It was seen on the scene that the shuttle bus service is relatively dense, with an average of two to three minutes, which is similar to the train service time.
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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Provide shuttle bus and one-way fare waiver
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.
To meet the transportation needs of passengers, the MTR provides free shuttle bus services at Kowloon Tong Station and Hung Hom Station. It also provides one-way fare waiver. The public can take a card at the bus stop before taking the shuttle bus to exchange for today There is no fare for the next journey; and passengers on the West Rail Line can also be exempted from the fare when leaving the gate at Hung Hom Station.
The reporter arrived at Hung Hom Station in the morning. A large number of notices were posted inside the station to remind passengers of the special arrangements for the bus service today. There are also many staff to provide assistance to passengers.
The shuttle bus frequency is also quite sufficient. It runs every 2 to 3 minutes, which is similar to the subway frequency. Most of the hourly buses are not full, and even only two or three passengers will drive. For the journey, it takes ten. About minutes.
Mr. Huang was very satisfied with the service of the shuttle bus. "It's about two words, so fast, so easy to add. There are no bus stops so people can drive to a bus quickly" (Photo by Ma Weijie)
Satisfied with the shuttle bus service, free fare can compensate passengers
Mr. Wong, who traveled from Kowloon Tong to Tsuen Wan West, took the shuttle bus to Hung Hom Station and changed to the West Rail Line. Mr. Wong was very satisfied with the service of the shuttle bus. "It's about two words, so fast and convenient. The bus stops are not crowded, so I can drive to a car quickly.” Compared with the usual day when connecting the East Rail Line to the West Rail Line, Mr. Huang thinks that it may be due to the smooth road conditions today and the time required is not much different. He did not go out early because of this; and for the free one-way MTR fare afterwards, Mr. Huang was also satisfied with the arrangement, "It's good, we will make some time in advance, and compensate everyone."
And Mr. Zhang, who is going from Tai Po to Tsim Sha Tsui, also thinks that the shuttle bus service is very convenient. "It doesn’t take ten minutes. It’s fast. It’s better." Mr. Zhang also did not advance the time due to special arrangements, but he It means that the journey by train in the past should be faster, "it should be faster."
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