CE in Council authorised Kai Tak smart rail transit system to be commissioned in 2031

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Chief Executive in Council today authorised the railway scheme of the Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak (SGMTS-KT). The system is targeted to be commissioned in 2031.

The SGMTS-KT is approximately 3.5-kilometre long with six stations. The termini will be connected to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and the MTR Kai Tak Station respectively. It will provide a convenient feeder transport service connecting the former runway area of Kai Tak to the MTR Kai Tak Station to strengthen connectivity among residential and commercial developments, tourism, culture and recreation, sports and community facilities within the area. Tenders for the contract of the SGMTS-KT were invited in October last year.

A government spokesperson says the government has collected public views on the SGMTS-KT project through various channels earlier, including consulting the Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways, the Transport Advisory Committee, the Kowloon City District Council and the Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development of the Harbourfront Commission. In respect of the objections received, the government has carefully studied the grounds of each opinion and met with the objectors to explain the railway scheme and address their concerns. All of the unwithdrawn objections have been submitted to the Executive Council for consideration.