Back to the past LRT

In addition to the island tramway, HKT proposed to construct a “light rail tramway” in the New Territories in summer 1978, but eventually the KCRC opened its first routes in summer 1988.

Tracks laying at south end of Lung Mun Road in 1987

Unloading of first car 1004 at Tuen Mun depot in October 1987

Car 1004 after the First Ride ceremony Lung Mun Road on 10 December 1987.

Commissioning ceremony for new Kawasaki LRVs on 21 February 1992

Banners, Signs & More

In this column we show you signs, banners and advertising, most are visible to the public…

這裡會向大家展示不同的橫額和標語,大部分在街上可以見到。

The old tram stop signs are gradually phased out – important stops now have these new big signs to help with passenger information (Lars F. Richter Photo)

舊式電車站牌已經被取代,新站牌對加強乘客資訊有很大幫助。

Whitty Street Depot (Lars F. Richter Photo)

Work Safely & Silence! Whitty Street Depot (Lars F. Richter Photo)

An old spot (should be the only one) inside the depot

這個相信是現存唯一的早期電車站牌。

(Photo: Joseph Tse)

Destinations display board at Happy Valley Terminus

跑馬地總站的電子目的地顯示屏。

(Joseph Tse Photos)

as seen on many crossing in Tuen Mun (Lars F. Richter Photo)