18 Sep 2019 | 06:55 AM UTC
Hong Kong: Some services resume on MTR East Rail line September 18 /update 2
Some services have resumed on the MTR East Rail line on September 18 after a train derailed on September 17; train disruptions still expected
Event
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) network in Hong Kong has reported that some services have resumed on the East Rail line as of 14:16 (local time) on Wednesday, September 18, after a train derailed on Tuesday, September 17. One of two platforms have reopened at Hung Hom station. However, rail disruptions are expected to continue in the coming hours.
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to keep abreast of the situation, confirm the status of their trains, allow additional time to travel, and consider alternative modes of transportation.
