TAC briefed on MTR measures

December 17, 2019

The Transport Advisory Committee today was briefed on the measures and train service arrangements implemented by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation to cope with large-scale public order events since June.

 

The committee noted that in response to the recent vandalism of station facilities, the MTRC took measures to ensure the safety of passengers, staff and the railway.

 

Relevant government departments have been in close communication with the MTRC and have requested it to take all necessary actions to ensure the safety of the railway.

 

These actions include conducting safety risk assessments of railway stations, facilities and operations, reviewing existing designs, procedures and arrangements for handling emergencies and making improvements and conducting drills to minimise the possible impact on the safety of railway operations due to public order events.

 

The committee’s Chairman Prof Stephen Cheung said committee members welcomed the measures taken by the MTRC to enhance security and to protect the safety of passengers and MTR staff.

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