Calls for enhanced transit services amid Labour Day travel surge
Numerous mainland tourists chose to travel through Lok Ma Chau Station on the East Rail Line this past Friday to celebrate the Labour Day Golden Week holiday in Hong Kong, leading to extremely dense crowds at the station. At times, the congestion was so severe that some passengers were unable to exit the gates. This morning, the Transport and Logistics Bureau addressed the situation on social media, expressing concern and stating that they have been in close contact with MTR Corporation, urging them to enhance services to ensure smooth and safe travel for passengers. The bureau highlighted that the Secretary