The Hong Kong government stated that it has obtained the approval of the central government to "step by step, orderly and comprehensive customs clearance", and the goal will be implemented by mid-January next year.
MTR said today (25th) that it welcomes the gradual, orderly and comprehensive customs clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland. The company is ready and will fully cooperate with the government's arrangement to resume customs clearance.
In response to the government's anti-epidemic measures, the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail was closed and services were suspended from January 30, 2020, and the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Stations of the East Rail Line were also temporarily closed from February 4 of the same year.
Customs clearance is imminent, which means that these stations will reopen.
▼On December 16, the high-speed rail West Kowloon Station lights up and people come in and out▼
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Jin Zepei: The team is working hard to prepare for customs clearance
Jin Zepei, CEO of the MTR Corporation, said that he looks forward to the resumption of services at Luohu, Lok Ma Chau Stations, and the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail.
The MTR team is making intensive preparations for customs clearance, fully cooperating with the government, and working closely with relevant departments to formulate plans to ensure that railway services will gradually, orderly, and comprehensively connect the two places.
MTR pointed out that during the suspension of cross-border train services, in addition to maintaining necessary operations, the team has also been carrying out various maintenance and repairs to ensure that all systems, equipment and shop facilities are maintained in good condition, and personnel training is carried out to prepare for customs clearance.
The MTR said that it has been improving its equipment, hoping to provide passengers with more convenient and comfortable services when the relevant stations reopen.
▼On December 23, the airport reappeared the crowds of tourists▼
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Customs Clearance in the Mainland｜Government Coordination Team Meeting First Meeting Security Bureau and Disciplined Forces Discuss Preparations A safe plan for customs clearance in the mainland｜Lin Zhengcai: It is expected that land ports will be the first and the quota system will be adopted for Hong Kong and Macau customs clearance. Direct attack｜Pharmacies are closed, doctors have no appointments, supermarkets are still out of stock at the price of 29.5 yuan.