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In addition, the K.C.R. will purchase a new locomotive from either
the United States or Australia and an order is expected to be placed during
this year.
Other railway improvements included in the double-track project are the
re-building of Mong Kok, University and Sha Tin stations; provision of signalling
equipment for the tunnel section; and construction of a spur line from Ho
Tung Lau Workshops to the race course site.
As for the immediate future, plans aimed at improving the railway
facilities generally are either underway or will soon be carried out.
These include the extensive improvements to the Lowu Station and
the Tsim Sha Tsui sidings, the installation of power operated barriers,
construction of flyovers at level crossings, and the replacement of the
existing semaphore signals and token instruments with modern colour light
signals.
SUMMER TIME BEGINS ON SUNDAY
Summer time will begin at 3.30 a.m. (standard time) on Sunday (April 22).
Residents are reminded to advance their clocks and watches one hour
before going to bed on Saturday night (April 21).
Summer time will be observed until 3.30 a.m. (summer time) on
October 21 (Sunday).
The period of summer time in Hong Kong is regulated by the
Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance.
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