Train Mishap Disrupts MTR's Tseung Kwan O Line

Services on the MTR’s Tseung Kwan O Line were partially suspended for around four hours on Monday morning because of a train malfunction.

Train services between Tiu Keng Leng and Po Lam stations, as well as between Tiu Keng Leng and LOHAS Park stations, were halted after a train that had left LOHAS Park experienced problems near Tseung Kwan O Station at around 8.30am.

The Fire Services Department conducted a rescue operation and railway officials said some 1,500 passengers left the train to walk through the tunnel to Tseung Kwan O Station.

Two passengers felt unwell and were taken to hospital.

The MTR Corporation said the train had to be removed from the tracks. At around 12.45pm, it said services were gradually returning to normal.

During the service disruption, shuttle bus services were provided between Tiu Keng Leng and Po Lam stations, as well as between Tiu Keng Leng and LOHAS Park stations.

Trains between North Point and Tiu Keng Leng stations on the Tseung Kwan O Line ran at five-minute intervals.

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