Hong Kong’s rail operator also plans to overhaul how passengers board trains to prevent overcrowding, the company has said. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong’s rail operator also plans to overhaul how passengers board trains to prevent overcrowding, the company has said. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong’s 2 busiest cross-harbour MTR lines report peak-time commuter drop of up to 17 per cent, part of more even distribution of passenger flow from East Rail extension

  • MTR Corporation attributes drop in passengers during morning rush hour to launch of Hung Hom to Admiralty section, says ‘effects are very positive and ideal’
  • Daily number of commuters on East Rail Line rose by 2.5 per cent in July from one year ago, hitting 530,000 passengers, transport operator adds

Hong Kong’s rail operator also plans to overhaul how passengers board trains to prevent overcrowding, the company has said. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong’s rail operator also plans to overhaul how passengers board trains to prevent overcrowding, the company has said. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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