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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