Letters | Revitalise Hung Hom with an eye for its transport history

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More than a key transport hub on the Kowloon Peninsula, Hung Hom has been the pulse of Hong Kong’s evolving mobility. Transforming the Hung Hom waterfront (“Proposed Hung Hom marina is as exciting as it is challenging”, May 19) would present a unique opportunity to celebrate the area’s role in the history of Hong Kong transport and logistics, a legacy that should connect us to our past and shape our future.

For decades, Hung Hom served as the southern terminus of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, connecting Hong Kong to the mainland and facilitating both passenger and freight transport. The station’s iconic interior, illuminated by distinctive spherical pendant lights, witnessed countless cross-border journeys.

The ferry pier once stood near the railway terminus. Nearby, Hong Kong’s first Cross-Harbour Tunnel transformed vehicle travel across Victoria Harbour.

In redeveloping the harbourfront, we must ensure Hung Hom’s transport history remains integral to its identity. A dedicated transport heritage museum that builds on the success of the ongoing “Station Rail Voyage” exhibition at Hung Hom terminus could anchor this vision.