Government responds to MTRCL's investigation results on incident at Shek Kong Stabling Sidings

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In response to the investigation results announced by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) today (May 28) on the incident in which some wheels of a high-speed trains shifted out of position at the running maintenance shed track 4 of the Shek Kong Stabling Sidings on April 3 this year, a spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau said that the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) together with the Highways Department (HyD) are examining in detail the relevant report. They requested the MTRCL to implement rectification works at the track concerned as soon as possible, and would closely monitor the condition of the track.

Before commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link in September 2018, the HyD will continue to monitor the implementation of the remaining works of the project by the MTRCL. Besides, the EMSD and other relevant government departments will also verify whether the MTRCL has properly completed all railway safety-related tests to ensure safe operations before approving the operation of the trains.

Ends/Monday, May 28, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:22

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