MTR Stations Back To Normal After Violent Clashes

MTR stations on the Island Line where violent clashes took place overnight had returned to normal by Monday morning.

But some commuters said they started their trips early as they anticipated more protests after Sunday's clashes. An office worker who have her name as Chu said she took the trouble of arriving an hour earlier than usual to avoid getting trapped in any potential delays.

But Chu said she was still supportive of the protesters. "The main thing is the government needs to listen what the population wants," she said.

But shadows of Sunday's clashes were still menacing some residents. At another spot of clashes – Sai Wan Ho MTR station – one young resident said images of Sunday's events haven’t faded away from their minds yet.

Lam, who was in her twenties, said she is now scared of police after seeing the force used against protesters and appeared nervous and shaking even as she recalled the experience.

"I just live around (here) and there was so many policemen marching from Taikoo to Sai Wan Ho and to Shau Kei Wan. It is not about the protesters that we are afraid of. It is all the police that appear in our neighbourhood that makes us scared," she said.

At Tai Koo station, which saw police officers clash with protesters on an elevator leading to many injuries, commuters went to work just like normal days.

But outside the station, a student, who gave his name as Pun, stood holding a computer on which footage of police hitting protesters was being shown. Some on-lookers stopped to watch the video and expressed support for protesters.

He also displayed a warning saying that chemicals used in tear gas when mixed with water can turn deadly and advised vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women to stay away from stations where tear gas residue stays until MTR issues a clearance.

Pun said though Taikoo residents are supportive of anti-government protesters, many may not have known exactly what happened on Sunday night and that is why he was there to show them the footage.