Government Unveils Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak for Enhanced Connectivity

Scheme of Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak gazetted

The Government published in the Gazette today (July 25) the scheme for the Smart and Green Mass Transit System in Kai Tak (SGMTS-KT) in accordance with the Railways Ordinance (Cap. 519).

The SGMTS-KT is about 3.5 kilometres long with six stations. The termini will be connected to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and MTR Kai Tak Station respectively, with intermediate stations at Shing King Street, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Shing Fung Road Park and Kai Tak Sports Park, serving a population and visitors of around 50 000 residing and working in the area.

A Government spokesman said, "The SGMTS-KT will connect the former runway area of Kai Tak to the existing MTR Kai Tak Station, strengthening the connectivity among residential and commercial developments as well as tourism, cultural and recreational, sports and community facilities within the area, while connecting with the existing railway network. To be operated in elevated mode and separated from at-grade traffic, the system will not be affected by road traffic conditions. Depending on the system to be adopted eventually, the estimated journey time from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to MTR Kai Tak Station will be about 10 minutes."

The Government has collected public views on the SGMTS-KT earlier through multiple channels, including consultations with the Kowloon City District Council and the Task Force on Kai Tak Harbourfront Development of the Harbourfront Commission, and exchanging views with relevant Legislative Council Members and stakeholders. It is targeted to award the contract in 2026 with a view to commissioning the system in 2031.

Under the Railways Ordinance, members of the public may object to the scheme in relation to the SGMTS-KT from today until September 23, 2025. Additionally, any person who has a compensable interest can claim compensation under the provisions of the Ordinance.

The scheme and relevant plans are viewable on the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/our-projects/major-projects/index.html). They are also available for public inspection during office hours at the Central & Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre; the Kowloon City Home Affairs Enquiry Centre; and the District Lands Office, Kowloon East. A copy of the scheme and the plans may be purchased from the CEDD. For details, please call the CEDD at 3842 7116.

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Appointments of members of Appeal Panel under Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance

The Government announced today (January 1) that the Chief Executive, in accordance with the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653) (the Ordinance), appointed the following persons as members of the Appeal Panel established under the Ordinance for a term of two years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

Chairperson

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Dr James Wong Kong-tin

Members

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Mr Arthur Joseph Chan

Mr Alex Chan Chung-man

Mr Dave Chen Chun-wai

Dr Ray Cheung Chak-chung

Mr Choy Kam-ho

Mr Gan Kok-tin

Ms Stephanie Hung Yu-jie

Mrs Helen Kan Ng Chau-yuk

Dr David Kwok Yiu-kwong

Miss Janet Lee Ching-yee

Ms Carol Lee Yuen-nar

Ms Ellie Pang King-ling

Dr Henry Shie Wai-hung

Mr Johnny Sze Chun-hong

Ms Renee Wong Hoi-yee

Mr Desmond Yip Koon-shing

Ms Tiffany Yung See-wan

The Appeal Panel is established today in accordance with Section 47 of the Ordinance, which provides for an independent appeal mechanism for operators of critical infrastructures who disagree with a designation of "operator of critical infrastructure"or "critical computer system", or a written direction with the designation issued by the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) or designated authorities, to lodge an appeal. An appeal board will be formed by members drawn from the panel to hear each appeal. The board may decide to affirm, reverse or vary a decision.

The Ordinance, which comes into force today, provides a comprehensive legal framework to safeguard the security of computer systems of critical infrastructures in Hong Kong, regulate operators of critical infrastructures and investigate and respond to relevant computer-system security threats and incidents.

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