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The Transport Department today (February 24) announced that the following temporary public transport arrangements would be implemented from February 28 to March 4 to facilitate the suspension of the Peak Tram service for maintenance work.
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 Lower Peak Tram Station on Garden Road on its journeys to the Peak daily from 7am to midnight. The bus service will be strengthened to meet passenger demand when necessary.
B. Suspension of service of bus 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 respectively to advise passengers of the above arrangements.
Ends/Thursday, February 24, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:27
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