The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways conducted a visit today (December 12) to MTR South Island Line (East) to enable members to better understand the service and facilities of the new railway line before its commissioning.

     Accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), Mr Lincoln Leong, members first visited the extension of the Admiralty Station and were briefed on the extension works and interchange arrangement of Admiralty Station by representatives of MTRCL.

     Members then boarded the train to South Horizons Station and Ocean Park Station of the South Island Line (East) to better understand the service and facilities, as well as the artworks of the two new stations. They were also briefed on the running of the Fully Automatic Operation which is adopted for the South Island Line (East).

     During the visit, members exchanged views with representatives of MTRCL on issues relating to the patronage and passenger flow management of the South Island Line (East), enhancement of train service, upgrading of signalling systems, as well as the barrier-free access and facilities for persons with disabilities.

     Members who participated in the visit are the chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Michael Tien, and the Subcommittee members, Mr Wilson Or and Mr Nathan Law, as well as non-subcommittee members, Mr Paul Tse, Mr Chan Chi-chuen and Dr Fernando Cheung.

Ends/Monday, December 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:17

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