3.
is hoped that the
report will be completed within this
year so that we will be able to assess freight traffic and
its effect on Hong Kong and how best to improve links.
MR.
ANDREW WONG:
Sir, the Secretary has concentrated on
May I enquire about the
handling facilities.
freight handling
time occupied by freight cargo on the railways and would
consideration be given to triple-tracking the KCR, at
least so far as the Hong Kong section is concerned?
SECRETARY FOR TRANSPORT:
sir, I think the present
freight cargo operation at the KCR terminal at Hung Hom is
quite efficient but clearly it is possible to further
improve the handling as well as the financial operations
of the freight yard.
corporation is actively looking into. As regards the
future need for a third track, the
This is a matter which the
corporation's
projections are that the present track is sufficient to
meet demand until the end of this century but if in the
future there is a need for a third track, I am sure we
will look into it.
MR. CHEUNG (in Cantonese):
Sir, are there any plans to
provide facilities at Sha Tau Kok and Lok Ma Chau similar
to that at Man Kam To, namely, a vehicle holding area
that there will be less congestion?
So