Records of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing (with pictures)
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Following is the records of remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, at a media session at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station before taking the inaugural sleeper train of the XRL (Express Rail Link) from Hong Kong to Beijing today (June 15)
Press reporter: Will there be more sleeper train services to other parts of the mainland and how is the settlement with the mainland going to resemble?
Secretary for Transport and Logistics: The sleeper train is a development of the XRL service. We have actually run the XRL service or the high speed service for about 6 years and the service was closed for almost 3 years. In the past, the train network normally needed to go through upkeep throughout the nighttime. The sleeper service will be invited by the public as it is an alternative mode of transportation. You can get on board the train at around night time and after that get a great sleep. At around 7 in the early morning, you will get to the location. This will fit a few of the travel functions of the guests. Now, we have sleeper train service 4 days each week. It depends upon how it goes and if it is invited by the public, we will promote more. We will do it.
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Ends/Saturday, June 15, 2024
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