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The cause of the fracture is still being investigated. In the meantime, MTRC has, as a precautionary measure, replaced those insulators in that particular section of the tunnel where the fractured one was located. The Corporation has also inspected all other similar insulators and confirmed that they are in order.
In accordance with contingency procedures for dealing with a major service disruption, the MTRC alerts the Transport Department and other public transport operators immediately of the need to provide alternative transport services. The Corporation also informs members of the public of service suspensions through announcements at MTR stations and through radio and TV stations.
The above procedures were followed on 22 September. For example, in response to this emergency, KCRC informed passengers that they should avoid changing at the Kowloon Tong Station for journeys to East Kowloon. KMB déployed extra buses on routes linking East Kowloon with Kowloon Tong, Tsim Sha Tsui and Hong Kong Island, and carried over 80,000 additional passengers.
It is impracticable for the MTRC to acquire and maintain a fleet of buses to cater for emergencies as this has substantial costs and operational implications. Overall, co-operation from other transport operators has been readily forthcoming. Nevertheless, the Corporation will draw on the experience of this particular incident to see how such interface can be enhanced and will also consider ways to improve communication with passengers and the public about re-routing alternatives and resumption of service.
End/Thursday, November 2, 1995
Women employed in industrial sector
Following is a question by the Hon Lee Kai-ming and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph W P Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Thursday):
Question:
Will the Government inform this Council of:
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