The Transport Department today (September 18) said that all relevant government departments are working at full steam to clear the road surfaces and repair the damaged road facilities due to the Typhoon Mangkhut so as to resume the public transport services as soon as possible.
A spokesman for the TD reminded members of the public that they should pay attention to the traffic situation and the latest public transport services arrangements this morning before starting their journey. Motorists are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and drive carefully.
As at 10.30pm yesterday, the latest public transport situation is as follows:
(I) MTR Services
Rail services – all rail lines, service normal
Light Rail services – except route no. 751 and 761P, service normal
MTR Bus services – limited services
(II) Franchised Bus Services
Affected by fallen trees and other obstacles, there are 229 bus routes (a total of about 600 routes) maintaining normal services.
| District | Number of bus routes maintaining normal service |
| Hong Kong Island | 33 |
| Airport and Lantau | 53 |
| Kowloon | 31 |
| New Territories East | 20 |
| New Territories West | 60 |
| Cross Harbour Routes | 32 |
| Total | 229 |
As for other bus routes yet to be resumed, their service operation will be announced once relevant road sections are cleared.
(III) Ferry Services
Except the ferry service between North Point and Kowloon City, all inner harbor and outlying island ferry services resumed normal.
The spokesman reminded members of the public to stay alert to the latest traffic news and allow more time for travel. For details of the above public transport arrangements, members of the public can visit the TD's website or obtain the information through the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility".
Please pay attention to TD's further update at 5am today.
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