The British-made 12-car mid-term refurbishment train (MLR train), commonly known as the "black teen", was announced to be retired in May this year. It was once found that the train was abandoned at the container terminal and "dismembered". The outside world has been concerned about the whereabouts of the old train.
A newly built "Lam Tsuen River Station" appeared on the banks of the Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po a few days ago. There are many 12 trucks of "relics" in the rest area, including stainless steel seats, doors, etc., to reproduce the style of the old train. The "railway conservation" they imagined is far away, and they asked the government to explain a complete conservation plan.
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The newly built rain shelter by the Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po is equipped with the "Twilight" carriage components
"Tai Po Transport Transport in Tai Po", an organization that follows Hong Kong trains, stated on its Facebook page that a new shelter from the rain on the banks of the Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po has recently been found to be loaded with 12 trucks of "black-headed" carriage components, including a On the door and several stainless steel seats; the door is embedded in the back, imitation train compartment wall, above the door is a sign that reads "Next stop: Lincun River", and the "window" is pasted with a picture , simulating looking at the Hong Kong Railway Museum and the Tung Cheong Street Recreation and Sports Building with two red flags.
The organization also pointed out that this awning may be the first facility that can be used by the public and has been preserved by components. It believes that the reuse of railway components in public places is not new. For example, in some villages in Tai Po, you can see the roadside There are orange "yellow stools" of the first-generation electrified trains for people to use.
The organization believes that the practice of building awnings from old train parts is far from "railway conservation".
"Tai Po Transport" said that it is happy to see the railway company give "second life" to old train components, scattered in the community for different purposes, but there is indeed room for improvement. He cited the use of old train components as public furniture. However, since the train seats were not originally designed for use in a completely outdoor environment, and the components themselves have historical value, the authorities will need to pay special attention to maintenance and management issues in the future, especially the Lincun Riverside Promenade where the old components of the train are displayed this time. Affected by wind, rain and tides, it may not be a suitable location to preserve railway cultural relics for a long time.
In addition, explanation boards should be installed on site to introduce the origin and history of train components.
Although there are baffles imitating the design of the carriage, the design is relatively crude and fails to demonstrate its heritage value.
In addition, the railway company has not officially promised to keep the original card or the original train of the mid-term refurbished train, and the retention of the carriage components is not a substitute for the original card or the original train.
"Tai Po Transport" calls on railway companies and the government to develop more modes and spaces for displaying retired vehicles, and to build a transport museum to house retired vehicles and cultural relics.
▼On May 6th, the 12-cale retirement of East Rail "Wuyantou" ▼
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Another Facebook page "Empty City" pointed out that the train-themed rest space is indeed more innovative, but this method cannot be regarded as "conservation"; it directly refers to the space for a railway museum to store a whole card of electrified trains are lacking, and it is more difficult to keep at least one entire column.
The special page also pointed out that recently an electrified train has been shortened elsewhere, and it is hoped that at least a half-carriage train can be retained for new purposes in the end.
Development Bureau proposes to relocate and refurbish decommissioned trains at Wan Chai Waterfront to create shared space
Looking through the information, the Secretary for Development, Ning Hanhao, published a blog earlier, mentioning that the government is discussing with the MTR Corporation, through the "Retired Train Maintenance and Transmission Pilot Scheme", to refurbish the decommissioned East Rail Line trains ("Black Teenage Head"). Some of the trains) were relocated at the Wanchai waterfront, and the project is expected to be completed by the end of next year to early 2024.
In addition to public exhibitions, it is also planned to reinvigorate the train and create a different "seafront shared space"; the document of the Waterfront Affairs Committee also revealed that the train will be used for various activities, workshops, etc.
In addition, MTR donated some retired 12-car trains to the community earlier, including 49 sets of four-person seats, 11 sets of armrest rings and carriage parts, and 5 sets of carriage armrests, which were converted into fitness equipment and home use. Anti-slip handrails in toilets, etc., for the elderly to use.
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