MTRC urged to enhance rail network and contingency plans

It was also told to enhance transport options during rail disruptions.

Chief Executive (CE) John Lee urged the Mass Transit Railway Corporation (MTRC) to enhance its entire railway network system and strengthen its contingency planning and response to incidents.

This year, the MTRC has received three service suspensions which showed inadequacies in the railway operator’s emergency response and contingency planning.

CE Lee said that MTRC should also improve alternative transport arrangements during suspension of service.

He also noted that the Transport & Logistics Bureau, the Transport Department, and the EMSD (Electrical & Mechanical Services Department) must guide MTRC in its upgrade.