The MTR Corporation on Tuesday stated all of its platforms will have screen doors by next year.
Presently, 11 stations on the East Rail Line do not have platform gates. The rail huge anticipates to end up setting up gates at 9 stations by the end of this year.
Talking to press reporters, MTR’s basic supervisor in electrical and mechanical building and construction, Tim Leung, stated the setup would make travelers’ journeys much safer and avoid mishaps.
“The primary goal of the APG (automated platform gate) is to supply a practical and likewise a trusted service for the clients throughout the gain access to of the train.”
Leung included that the MTR has actually started setting up platform gates at Tai Po Market, Sheung Shui, Tai Wai and Sha Tin stations.
The rail operator will start setting up screen doors at Fanling, Fo Tan, Tai Wo, and Kowloon Tong stations this month, while setup at Lo Wu, University and Mong Kok East stations will start in the 4th quarter this year.