Protesters start a fire at the entrance of Wan Chai station as they continue their assault on the city’s rail network. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong protests: MTR chairman Rex Auyeung denies bowing to pressure from Beijing and says challenges he faces are ‘unprecedented’
- Beleaguered rail operator has found itself the target of violent action by protesters, suffering vandalism to its stations and disruption to its network
- But rail chief insists MTR Corp is a commercial entity that does not act politically and only follows its mission to provide public transport to the city
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Hong Kong protests
Protesters start a fire at the entrance of Wan Chai station as they continue their assault on the city’s rail network. Photo: Sam Tsang
MTR staff worked overnight to remove the wreckage of the derailed train near Hung Hom station. Photo: Felix Wong
Was Hong Kong train accident sabotage? Government to investigate whether East Rail line derailment was caused by disgruntled MTR employees
- Source says officials are not ruling out possibility member of staff was behind accident that put five people in hospital and endangered lives of hundreds
- Move comes as fourth crack on section of line near Hung Hom station emerges
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MTR staff worked overnight to remove the wreckage of the derailed train near Hung Hom station. Photo: Felix Wong