Encourage expansion of affordable fare options for the recently introduced rail link in Hong Kong.
In an upcoming East Kowloon railway line project scheduled for completion by 2033, local representatives are pressing for more stations to cater to residents in nearby areas at affordable prices. Bill Tang Ka-piu, lawmaker and member of the Federation of Trade Unions, commented on Thursday that while the railway plan is fairly positive, there's still room for improvement.
Hong Kong authorities have provided additional details about the project, including the timeline and station locations, in a paper submitted to the Kwun Tong District Council earlier this week. The paper expects further debates in a meeting scheduled for next Monday [1].
Tang noticed a noticeable absence of stations in the stretch between Lam Tin North and Yau Tong East [2]. As of now, there are no confirmed decisions about adding stations to this section. The region encompassing Kwong Tin Estate, Hong Nga Court, and Hong Pak Court remains underserved in terms of railway access [1].
The need for more stations to adequately cover this gap has been raised, suggesting that future discussions may address whether new stations will be added to better serve these communities.
- Lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu suggested that there should be more railway stations in the upcoming East Kowloon railway line project, especially in the stretch between Lam Tin North and Yau Tong East, to serve the residents of nearby areas like Kwong Tin Estate, Hong Nga Court, and Hong Pak Court more affordably.
- The absence of railway stations in the aforementioned region has been highlighted, prompting discussions about the potential completion of new stations along the East Kowloon railway line to encourage public-transit development and better industry integration in the area.
- In the future, decisions about adding railway stations between Lam Tin North and Yau Tong East could have a considerable impact on the transportation network, finance, and overall industrial development in the region.
- The completion of the East Kowloon railway line in 2033 will not only enhance the railways, but also revolutionize other modes of transportation in Hong Kong, contributing to the growth of the finance, trade, and public-transit industries.
- The addition of railway stations in East Kowloon is a topic of growing interest among industry experts and government officials alike, creating an opportunity for forward-thinking initiatives aimed at fostering a well-connected and prosperous transportation system in the city by 2033.
