Major MTR disruption triggers calls for penalty system review in Hong Kong

Major MTR disruption triggers calls for penalty system review in Hong Kong

[South China Morning Post] - 02/6/2025

Lawmaker Gary Zhang says current system failed to reflect the scale of Wednesday’s seven-hour service disruption on the East Rail line.



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