Racehorses have been moving freely across Hong Kong’s border with southern China, becoming the first beneficiaries of the city’s closer connectivity with the Pearl River Delta.
Anthony Cheung insists on need to find any systemic flaws, but rejects calls for supplier to be taken off the job.
Anthony Cheung insists on need to find any systemic flaws, but rejects calls for supplier to be taken off the job.
MTR apologises to city residents as trains involved in Monday’s accident removed from main tracks, as government warns of fines to come.
MTR apologises to city residents as trains involved in Monday’s accident removed from main tracks, as government warns of fines to come.
No rush to roll out new signalling system and tests will be suspended until safety is assured.
No rush to roll out new signalling system and tests will be suspended until safety is assured.
Space and time constraints are making removing trains from tight underground tunnels ‘exceptionally difficult’.
Space and time constraints are making removing trains from tight underground tunnels ‘exceptionally difficult’.
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Maintaining city’s special status and sparing it from possible collateral damage form important mission for commerce minister during Washington visit.
Maintaining city’s special status and sparing it from possible collateral damage form important mission for commerce minister during Washington visit.
Yonden Lhatoo says the multiple conspiracy theories surrounding the new, cross-border link show the unbelievable extent to which anti-China sentiment can travel in this city.
With railway giant MTR – usually the pride of the city – in a crisis, politicians from across the spectrum are calling for more heads to roll. But how much accountability is enough?
Instead of pouring public money into fancy mega projects, it would be better spent on improving the lives of the people in the name of social equity
Yonden Lhatoo reminds us that despite all the negative publicity surrounding the city’s most popular form of public transport, it is still doing a remarkable job and remains the envy of the world.
MTR Corp’s head of operations engineering warns of consequences for Thales, but top designer denies a software fault was to blame for accident.
Hong Kong commuters face an extended period of disruption after Monday’s accident, with operations director admitting that clearing the wreckage is taking longer than expected.
Hong Kong commuters face an extended period of disruption after Monday’s accident, with operations director admitting that clearing the wreckage is taking longer than expected.
The SelTrac system is part of MTR Corp’s ‘Rail Gen 2.0’ initiative. Supplied by French company Thales, it was expected to be introduced in 2018, and had already been put back until later this year.
The SelTrac system is part of MTR Corp’s ‘Rail Gen 2.0’ initiative. Supplied by French company Thales, it was expected to be introduced in 2018, and had already been put back until later this year.
New software system allowed two trains to pass through crossing at same time MTR managing director Jacob Kam says, as bus, tram and ferry operators put on extra services ahead of evening rush hour.
New software system allowed two trains to pass through crossing at same time MTR managing director Jacob Kam says, as bus, tram and ferry operators put on extra services ahead of evening rush hour.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
SelTrac, developed by French company Thales, is being tested on one line on Hong Kong’s rail network, and is to be installed on seven. It was also blamed for a 2017 collision at Singapore’s Joo Koon station, which injured 38 people.
SelTrac, developed by French company Thales, is being tested on one line on Hong Kong’s rail network, and is to be installed on seven. It was also blamed for a 2017 collision at Singapore’s Joo Koon station, which injured 38 people.
Complaints against city cabbies are hitting new highs and fares look set to rise, while Uber wins on service and convenience. Some operators are bringing in better models and a new taxi-hailing app, but others say an industry overhaul is called for.
Complaints against city cabbies are hitting new highs and fares look set to rise, while Uber wins on service and convenience. Some operators are bringing in better models and a new taxi-hailing app, but others say an industry overhaul is called for.
Members of professional body accuse Ringo Yu of damaging industry’s reputation after he issued statement saying platforms at Hung Hom were safe, despite government investigation still taking place.
Members of professional body accuse Ringo Yu of damaging industry’s reputation after he issued statement saying platforms at Hung Hom were safe, despite government investigation still taking place.
Man leaves his truck without serious injury after losing control but is hit by approaching van on Tolo Highway in Tai Po.
Man leaves his truck without serious injury after losing control but is hit by approaching van on Tolo Highway in Tai Po.
In a statement, the Air Transport Licensing Authority – a statutory body with the power to shut down carriers – said it would require carrier to produce a concrete plan to turn around its financial situation.
In a statement, the Air Transport Licensing Authority – a statutory body with the power to shut down carriers – said it would require carrier to produce a concrete plan to turn around its financial situation.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Taxi industry seeks fare increases of up to 25 per cent, while government proposes doubling fines for illegal ride-hailing drivers.
Korean Air, with 30 MAX jets on order, said it would still take delivery of the first plane in May, but would not fly any until they were considered safe, while Indonesia’s Lion Air considers dropping order of almost 200 jets worth US$22 billion, following the airline’s involvement in earlier crash in October
Korean Air, with 30 MAX jets on order, said it would still take delivery of the first plane in May, but would not fly any until they were considered safe, while Indonesia’s Lion Air considers dropping order of almost 200 jets worth US$22 billion, following the airline’s involvement in earlier crash in October
Industry insiders agree city regulator made the right call. But they add it could have come more quickly, without regard for its counterpart in Boeing’s home country.
Industry insiders agree city regulator made the right call. But they add it could have come more quickly, without regard for its counterpart in Boeing’s home country.
Prohibition will take effect at 6pm and continue until further notice, Civil Aviation Department spokesman says.
Prohibition will take effect at 6pm and continue until further notice, Civil Aviation Department spokesman says.
Earnings helped by company’s stake in Air China and customer loyalty programme Asia Miles.
Earnings helped by company’s stake in Air China and customer loyalty programme Asia Miles.