The cross-sea section of the East Rail Line of the MTR opened to traffic today (15th), and tomorrow (16th, Monday) will be the first working day after the opening to traffic. In addition, it will be completely changed to nine-car trains, and the MTR is in full swing.
It is understood that the MTR is preparing several "bullet trains" - short-distance trains to meet the crowds of commuters from tomorrow. At the same time, there are also short-distance buses heading north from Admiralty to Sha Tin and Tai Po Market.
▼In the early morning of May 15th, the special first train of the East Railway crossing the sea ▼
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Bus time increased to 2.7 minutes
The East Rail Line of the MTR extends across the sea and operates with new trains and a new signalling system. The MTR can use a new timetable, and the speed of the train can be increased. Sheung Shui to Hung Hom Station can be 8 minutes faster, and there is more space to increase the frequency. Busy The time shift can be increased from about 3 minutes before to about 2.7 minutes, filling the "vacancy" of transportation from 12 trucks to 9 trucks.
"Bullet car" serves more passengers at stations
The MTR said that it has been closely monitoring the train service situation, and will deploy "bullet cars" or "ji cars" for short-distance trips at specific times during peak hours according to the actual needs of passengers, serving stations with more passengers.
The MTR said that it will continue to closely monitor the train service situation, deploy short-distance flights to serve passengers in a timely manner, continue to closely monitor the passenger volume and travel patterns after the East Rail Line is extended across the sea, and adjust services according to the actual situation.
▼In the early morning of May 15th, the special first train of the East Rail Transit section will leave from the exhibition station▼
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There may be 6 "bullet cars" in the morning at Tai Po Market and Sha Tin Station
It is understood that the "bullet cars" going south mainly depart from Tai Po Market Station. It is planned to have a bus at 6 o'clock, and then every half an hour from 7 o'clock, that is, there are five departures in the morning; Open at half time.
There are also "bullet cars" going north. Several trains are scheduled to leave from Hung Hom Station and Mong Kok East Station from 5:00 am to 6:00 a.m.;
▼In the early morning of May 15, the old platform of East Rail Line Hung Hom Station completed its historical mission▼
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East Rail Crossing the Sea｜Admiralty becomes the 4th line super interchange station. Passengers need to check the route and ask the staff for the route. East Rail Crossing. Hai｜Railway fan student Luo was given the first train by the MTR to respond to the request of the public and the audience opened the East Railway to traffic｜Half a hundred people lined up for World War II bullet casings at the convention and exhibition station.
