Hongkongers to change trains at Hung Hom during 2-day Tuen Ma line works in 2026

Passengers travelling on the Tuen Ma line on February 1 and March 8 next year will need to change trains at Hung Hom station due to rail track works, which are expected to add around four to five minutes to their journeys, according to Hong Kong’s rail giant.\nThe MTR Corporation said on Wednesday that normal train frequencies would be maintained on both days, which fall on Sundays.\n“[The arrangement] will only affect passengers going through Hung Hom, which will extend their journeys by four to five minutes,” said David Chan Chi-hung, head of line group management for the MTR’s Tuen Ma line, Light Rail and Bus.\nThe arrangement was put in place to make way for the remaining rail track works between Hung Hom station and Tsim Sha Tsui East station, which involve adjusting the track alignment, slope, signalling system and overhead cable facilities.\nUpon completion of the works, train rides would be smoother, Chan said.\nThe temporary changes will affect passengers travelling on the Tuen Ma line, which connects Wu Kai Sha in Ma On Shan with Tuen Mun.\nTrains departing from Wu Kai Sha for Tuen Mun will terminate at Hung Hom station and return to Wu Kai Sha. Trains departing from Tuen Mun to Wu Kai Sha will also terminate at Hung Hom station and head back to Tuen Mun.\n\nThis means passengers travelling from Ho Man Tin station to Tsim Sha Tsui East station on the Tuen Ma Line will have to change trains at Hung Hom station.\n“We encourage all passengers to allow ample time for their trips and plan ahead,” Chan said. “Journeys not passing through Hung Hom station will not be affected.”\nHe added that the corporation would deploy 150 staff members to assist passengers during the two days and keep them informed if normal train services could not resume the next day due to unforeseen circumstances.\nJonathan Lau Man-fung, the MTR Corp’s chief infrastructure development and engineering asset manager, said the works were complex and would take longer than the usual “golden two-hour window” available during non-traffic hours.\n