Hong Kong MTR Services Resume After Lam Tin Track Fire Strands Commuters

Commuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong Kong

Services along Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong line gradually resumed at roughly 6.40pm after a fire was extinguished, the MTR Corporation said. The resumption came after train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations were suspended during the evening rush hour.

Fire reported at Lam Tin station

The fire was reported along the Whampoa-bound line at Lam Tin station, according to the MTR Corporation. The disruption affected services at four stations: Kwun Tong, Lam Tin, Yau Tong and Tiu Keng Leng.

Crowds began to swell from about 6pm as the suspension left commuters stranded on packed platforms and concourses. The incident disrupted travel along a section of the Kwun Tong line during a period of heavy passenger movement.

Long queues reported

Frustrated passengers shared photos on social media showing congested concourses and bottlenecks on platforms. Passengers also reported long queues to exit the stations.

The fire was near an MTR track, and services remained disrupted until the blaze had been extinguished and the corporation began gradually restoring operations. The affected stations connected the suspended section between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng, leaving commuters to deal with crowding across platforms, concourses and station exits.

Source: South China Morning Post