The MTR announced at about 5 am today (26th) that train services on the East Rail Line between Fanling Station and Tai Wo Station have been blocked, and passengers are urged to consider using other means of transportation.
At about 6:30, the MTR stated that people on the flyover between Fanling Station and Tai Wo Station had left, and the train service of the East Rail Line gradually returned to normal.
The MTR stated that the train service on the East Rail Line was once blocked due to an attempt to enter the track from the flyover between Fanling Station and Tai Wo Station, which affected the safety of train operations.
At 0:00 in the morning, a man was sitting on a footbridge in Tang Hang Tung Village, Fanling, and was suspected of attempting to jump off the bridge. Firefighters and police negotiators came to lobby. After 6 hours of disturbance, he was finally persuaded and returned to a safe position. .
The service changes of the East Rail Line are as follows:
Hung Hom Station to and from Tai Po Market Station, every 5 minutes
Hung Hom Station to and from Tai Wo Station, every 10 minutes
Tai Wo Station and Fanling Station will be temporarily suspended. MTR is now providing free shuttle buses
Fanling Station to and from Lo Wu Station, every 10 minutes
Cherish life｜Fanling man was persuaded after jumping for more than 6 hours on footbridge