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The Transport Department today (September 2) announced that temporary public transport arrangements will be implemented on September 5 (Monday) to facilitate the suspension of the Peak Tram service for maintenance of the tram system.
The temporary transport arrangements include:
A. Diversion of bus route No. 15
New World First Bus (NWFB) route No. 15 (Central (Central Ferry Piers/Exchange Square) - The Peak) will be diverted to operate via the Lower Peak Tram Station on Garden Road on its journeys to the Peak from 7am to midnight. The bus service will be strengthened to meet passenger demand when necessary.
B. Suspension of service of route No. 15C
The service of NWFB route No. 15C (Central (Central Ferry Pier No. 8) - Garden Road (Lower Peak Tram Station)) will be suspended.
C. Strengthening of service of green minibus route No. 1
The service of green minibus route No. 1 (Central (Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange) - The Peak) will be strengthened to meet passenger demand when necessary.
The Peak Tramways Company Limited and NWFB will put up notices at Peak Tram stations and bus stops to advise passengers of the above arrangements.
Ends/Friday, September 2, 2011
Issued at HKT 19:31
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