Signalling fault disrupts Hong Kong high-speed rail service, delaying 15 trains
At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services were delayed after a signalling fault prompted a 45-minute disruption of northbound services in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. The Transport Department said at around 8.30am that the MTR Corporation had notified authorities that high-speed rail services would be delayed due to a “signal fault”. At around 9.15am, the department said the MTR had…
A signalling fault on Sunday morning disrupted high-speed rail services in Hong Kong, causing delays for at least 15 northbound trains, according to the Transport Department. The issue prompted a 45-minute disruption, with the MTR Corporation informing authorities of the "signal fault" around 8:30 am. The Transport Department reported that the MTR had resolved the signal problems by 9:15 am, allowing services to gradually return to normal.
Passengers were advised to check the official 12306 train service app and the relevant MTR website for updates. The delay affected trains heading to various destinations, including Futian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Tianjin, and Chengdu. Frustration was evident on Chinese social media platform RedNote, with users reporting that trains were stuck between 7 am and 8:30 am at West Kowloon Station, with some experiencing delays of up to an hour.
One user detailed waiting on the train for an hour before being able to disembark, while another mentioned a 20-minute delay while traveling from Shenzhen for shopping.
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