Press Release
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways visits South Island Line (East) (with photos)
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways conducted a visit to MTR South Island Line (East) today (12 December) to enable Members to better understand the service and facilities of the new railway line before its commissioning.
Accompanied by Mr Lincoln LEONG, the Chief Executive Officer of the MTR Corporation Limited ("MTRCL"), Members first visited the extension of the Admiralty Station and were briefed on the extension works and interchange arrangement of Admiralty Station by representatives of MTRCL.
Members then boarded the train to South Horizons Station and Ocean Park Station of the South Island Line (East) to better understand the service and facilities, as well as the artworks of the two new stations. They were also briefed on the running of the Fully Automatic Operation which is adopted for the South Island Line (East).
During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of MTRCL on issues relating to the patronage and passenger flow management of the South Island Line (East); enhancement of train service; upgrading of signalling systems; as well as the barrier-free access and facilities for persons with disabilities.
Members who participated in the visit are the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun, and the Subcommittee members, Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing and Hon Nathan LAW Kwun-chung, as well as non-Subcommittee members, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon CHAN Chi-chuen and Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung.
Ends/Monday, 12 December 2016
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The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways visits the South Island Line (East) today (12 December).
(From left) Hon CHAN Chi-chuen, Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing, Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung and Hon Nathan LAW Kwun-chung.
Legislative Council Members are briefed on the extension works and interchange arrangement of Admiralty Station by representatives of the MTR Corporation Limited.
Legislative Council Members take a group photo on the train of MTR South Island Line (East).
(From left) Hon Nathan LAW Kwun-chung, Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun, Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing and Hon CHAN Chi-chuen.