49. Road Level Crossings.
(a) The road level crossings at Miles 131, 18 and 19, as well as at Blackhead, were repacked and all defective fastenings were replaced.
(b) The road level crossings at Mile 7, Fanling Station and North of Sheung Shui Station were overhauled and timber deckings and fastenings were renewed.
50. Station Buildings. The station buildings at Tai Po Market, Sha Tin, Mong Kok, Fanling and Lo Wu were renovated.
51. Staff Quarters. Work done during the year consisted of the renovation of Sha Tin quarters and repairs to the leaking roofs of 28 quarters in Luen Wan Street.
52. New Works and Improvements.
(a) The height of the fences between Miles 3 and 34 was increased
to prevent dumping of refuse on Railway land.
(b) Living conditions of the staff posted to University Station were improved by the construction of a new quarter. A fruit stall was also installed to cater to the increased number of passengers using this station.
(c) Facilities at Sheung Shui Station were improved by the con- struction of an additional barrack quarter, a larger office and a new power signalling operating room.
(d) An area of 3,300 square yards was surfaced with macadam to provide better access to the new unloading bay along No. 9 Road in Hung Hom Goods Yard. The construction of this bay enabled the Railway to handle an increased number of goods wagons from China.
(e) Better facilities were provided for passengers by the widening of platform No. 2 and the construction of a waiting shelter at Tai Po Market Station with an area of 1,224 square feet. (f) The waiting halls and the railway restaurants at Lo Wu were re-decorated. Air-conditioning was installed at the waiting hall and the restaurant used by first and second class passengers.
53. Rainstorm Damage. As a result of severe rainstorms on 11th May and 17th June, 1972, heavy damage was caused to the cutting
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