A spokesman for the Transport Department (TD) reminded members of the public today (May 8) that there will be a large-scale event at the Central Harbourfront Event Space tomorrow (May 9). To facilitate dispersal of the crowds leaving the venue, the following special transport arrangements will be implemented:
Rail service
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To facilitate the dispersal of members of the public and tourists travelling to the Mainland after the event, the last train of the MTR East Rail Line heading for Lo Wu will depart from Admiralty Station at 11.32pm on the above date.
Franchised bus service
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After the end of event, franchised bus companies will operate the following six special bus routes near the event venue:
| Route No. | Destination | Boarding Point |
|---|---|---|
| To Boundary Control Points (BCPs) | ||
| 1. Citybus route No. 976R* | Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) Public Transport Interchange (PTI) |
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| 2. Citybus Route No. A11R* | Airport (via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port) |
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| To other districts | ||
| 3. Citybus route No. 18R | Heng Fa Chuen |
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| 4. KMB route No. 160R | Hung Shui Kiu (via Tuen Mun) |
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| 5. KMB route No. 168R | Yuen Long (West) | |
| 6. KMB route No. 178R | Luen Wo Hui, Fanling (via Sheung Shui) | |
* Cross-boundary travellers can take route No. 976R to Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) PTI and interchange Lok Ma Chau – Huanggang cross-boundary shuttle bus (Yellow Bus) to Huanggang Port; or take route No. A11R to HZMB Hong Kong Port and interchange HZMB shuttle bus (Gold Bus) to Macao and Zhuhai.
Cross-boundary Coach (CBC) service
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The short-haul CBC service plying between Wan Chai and Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port will add a temporary pick-up point at Connaught Road Central (near World Wide House) on the above date to facilitate dispersal of cross-boundary travellers. Yellow Bus will also enhance service subject to passenger demand.
If cross-boundary travellers wish to take the CBC, apart from purchasing tickets at the CBC terminus, they may also reserve CBC tickets through the website of relevant CBC operators or mobile applications such as WeChat and Alipay in advance.
For details of public transport arrangements, please refer to the passenger notices issued by respective public transport operators.
Traffic arrangements for ports
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The TD has co-ordinated with the Hong Kong Police Force (the Police) and Highways Department such that the Police will make appropriate traffic arrangements at Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Port and Shenzhen Bay Port when necessary to separate various types of vehicles heading for the BCPs/ports so as to provide a dedicated passage for public transport vehicles. The TD will also closely monitor the traffic condition of the HZMB Hong Kong Port and nearby roads, and maintain close liaison with relevant Mainland departments so as to adopt corresponding traffic measures as and when necessary.
The spokesman said, "Members of the public and travellers are reminded to pay attention to the details of the public transport services concerned and the special traffic arrangements on the above date. They may contact the relevant public transport operators for assistance, if needed. The Government encourages visitors to plan their itinerary ahead, including making their journeys during non-peak hours and considering an overnight stay in Hong Kong to enjoy a more diversified travel experience in Hong Kong."
The TD and public transport operators will closely monitor the passenger demand and make service adjustments as and when necessary. The TD's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre will operate 24 hours to monitor the traffic conditions of different districts, especially the ports and major stations, implement response measures in due course and disseminate the latest traffic information through various channels, including radio broadcast, the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility" and the TD website.
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