Hong Kong’s MTR Corp will carry out a one-off inspection of overhead lines and signalling systems as part of a wider push to fix failures in emergency planning and restore public confidence. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp will carry out a one-off inspection of overhead lines and signalling systems as part of a wider push to fix failures in emergency planning and restore public confidence
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to Inspect Critical Rail Assets

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp has launched an eight-point action plan to address recent rail failures and boost safety. The move follows a string of disruptions that triggered public concern and official scrutiny.

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The initiative forms part of a $8.32 billion five-year infrastructure upgrade first announced in 2023. It includes a one-time inspection of 700km of overhead wires and more than 600 signalling points.

Technicians will check all major components by August and will reinforce any weak spots. The company will also implement stricter monitoring tools and predictive maintenance systems.

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Officials stress the importance of staff training, better drills, and stronger accountability across ranks. Management aims to learn from mistakes and apply lessons across all operational lines.

An internal probe found that a five-hour delay on the Tseung Kwan O line last month was caused by a sagging jumper wire. A misaligned clamp left the wire hanging too low, causing a high-voltage flashover during normal operations.

The flashover tripped circuit breakers and disrupted signalling. Engineers have since reinforced fixtures and checked similar sites across the network.

Last month, authorities fined the company $2.46 million, with the amount to be returned to passengers through fare rebates. The company remains 75% government-owned and under continued regulatory supervision.

MTR vows to strengthen system resilience and reduce future incidents, aligning its response with public expectations and government directives.

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