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Ventilation fault holds up Admiralty-Central trains on Tsuen Wan Line

Commuters are left stuck on Admiralty platform because of loose device

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Platform closed on the Tsuen Wan Line after midday on Thursday. Photo: Edward Wong

A loose component in the ventilation system brought MTR services on the Tsuen Wan Line between Admiralty and Central to a halt for 30 minutes yesterday, while minor incidents plagued other lines.

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The delay came after the faulty part tripped power switches four times between the two stations from 10.50am until noon, the MTR Corporation said.

A platform was closed for inspection without any immediate service disruption as trains were diverted to another platform.

Maintenance workers found the loose part during the check and the MTR Corp halted the service at 2.10pm for repairs.

Passengers on the Tsuen Wan Line had to change trains at Central to reach Admiralty. Normal services resumed at 2.40pm, a spokeswoman said.

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The Transport Department said it had asked the MTR Corp to submit reports on the incident.

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