At least 15 high-speed cross-border train services delayed in Hong Kong due to signalling fault
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At least 15 northbound high-speed train services to destinations including Futian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Tianjin and Chengdu were delayed for 45 minutes on Sunday morning in Hong Kong due to a signal fault, with services gradually resuming after resolution by MTR Corporation.
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High-speed cross-border train services connect Hong Kong with mainland Chinese cities including Futian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Tianjin and Chengdu, operating under coordination between MTR Corporation and mainland rail authorities.
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 resolved the signal issues, and high-speed rail services were gradually resuming normally.
It said passengers could check the official 12306 train service app and the relevant MTR website for details.
According to 12306, at least 15 northbound trains were delayed, including those to Futian, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Zhangjiajie, Xian, Tianjin and Chengdu.
Some passengers took to Chinese social media platform RedNote to voice their frustration over the disruption.
Open Questions
- What specific technical issue caused the signal fault?
- Were any passengers stranded or required alternative transport during the disruption?
- Will there be compensation or refunds for affected passengers?
- What measures will be taken to prevent similar signal faults in the future?
