Is the airport express MTR affected by Occupy?
Oct 12, 2014, 8:03 pm
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Is the airport express MTR affected by Occupy?
Hello
I have a 4 hour layover next Friday evening.
Traditionally I love to hop on the MTR to Hong Kong, catch the star ferry across the harbour round trip, then head back to the airport. If time allows I might add a little wander...
Do you think this will be risky on a Friday evening based on last weekend's crowds and public transport delays?
Thank you FTers!
I have a 4 hour layover next Friday evening.
Traditionally I love to hop on the MTR to Hong Kong, catch the star ferry across the harbour round trip, then head back to the airport. If time allows I might add a little wander...
Do you think this will be risky on a Friday evening based on last weekend's crowds and public transport delays?
Thank you FTers!
Oct 12, 2014, 8:34 pm
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No delays for this route. Airport Express and Star Ferry both run per schedule. In fact I think Star Ferry has increased frequencies to cope with increased demand.
Oct 12, 2014, 8:43 pm
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Airport Express and MTR on HK Island were business as usual when I took them 2 days ago. But things could change depending on when and what the next step each side is going to take.
Oct 12, 2014, 9:48 pm
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To the OP, looks like you're only planning to take the Airport Express. There is no effect on this line, whatsoever. [We usually just refer to the Airport Express as such, or as "AE". "MTR" usually refers to the other lines, even though Airport Express IS built and run by MTR.]
Anyways, MTR urban line trains start their morning peak hour schedule a bit earlier, at 7:15a. That's the only change in schedule.
Also, Island Line between Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan are much more crowded during rush hour. For example, if you're trying to get on a westbound train at Causeway Bay or Wan Chai at 6p or 6:30p, you may have to wait for 4-5 trains before getting on.
These don't affect the OP.
Anyways, MTR urban line trains start their morning peak hour schedule a bit earlier, at 7:15a. That's the only change in schedule.
Also, Island Line between Causeway Bay and Sheung Wan are much more crowded during rush hour. For example, if you're trying to get on a westbound train at Causeway Bay or Wan Chai at 6p or 6:30p, you may have to wait for 4-5 trains before getting on.
These don't affect the OP.