I can't help but feel that the government should investigate what the problem really was at the KCRC and let Hong Kong people know.
I think the administration should plan the investigation in such a way that it can be carried out independently and impartially, without any possible undue influence by the senior management team and the threat that the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation may be immobilised.
I can't see how KCRC chairman Michael Tien Puk-sun could influence such an investigation, but I can't say the same for the senior management team. One thing that should be considered is for the government to quickly form an ad hoc, shadow senior management team as well as a high-powered investigation team, so that the shadow team can work side by side with the senior managers. Then, if there is a threat that the KCRC may be immobilised, the shadow team can take over the critical functions to enable the corporation to continue operating.
It is important that the administration demonstrates to Hong Kong people, while the issue is being investigated, that it has the ability not to be held to ransom by the management team of a government corporation.
DANNY HO, Mid-Levels
The government has given too much freedom to the KCRC's senior management. These people are paid millions of dollars per year but I have never seen the chief executive speak in public, except recently when cracks were found in train components. The chairman, with no salary, is always the one who stands up and speaks when faults are found and the public blames the management.