MTR Lam Tin Station Reopens After Smoke Scare; Shuttle Buses Deployed
AM730 · 11 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
MTR Lam Tin station on the Kwun Tong line was temporarily closed Wednesday morning, October 14, after platform equipment produced smoke at 8:57am . Firefighters and MTR personnel responded immediately, with trains bypassing the station as a safety precaution . Free shuttle buses were deployed between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong stations to maintain passenger service . The incident marks the second consecutive day of disruptions affecting rush-hour commuters on the line .
Key Points
- Smoke was detected from platform equipment at Lam Tin station on the Kwun Tong line at 8:57am on October 14
- Kwun Tong line trains in both directions are not stopping at Lam Tin station; the station is temporarily closed
- MTR and fire department personnel are on site investigating the incident and assessing the equipment
- Free shuttle buses are operating between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong stations, with stops at Lam Tin for passenger boarding and alighting
- Yesterday (October 13), a fire occurred near the track at the same station, with services resuming around 6:30pm
Why It Matters
The closure of Lam Tin station disrupts commute plans for thousands of daily passengers on one of Hong Kong's busiest MTR lines during peak travel hours . This marks the second consecutive day of rush-hour disruptions at the station, raising concerns about the reliability of critical rail infrastructure and the adequacy of maintenance protocols on the network .
The closure of Lam Tin station disrupts commute plans for thousands of daily passengers on one of Hong Kong's busiest MTR lines during peak travel hours . This marks the second consecutive day of rush-hour disruptions at the station, raising concerns about the reliability of critical rail infrastructure and the adequacy of maintenance protocols on the network .