TD seriously follows up on tram derailment incident
The Transport Department (TD) is deeply concerned today (October 12) over a tram derailment incident on Shau Kei Wan Main Street East in the early hours, and has instructed the Hong Kong Tramways to conduct a thorough and in-depth investigation into the case.
The Transport Department. Photo source: reference image
A spokesman for the TD said that, following the incident, the TD has immediately held an urgent meeting with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the Tramways to follow up on the matter. While the Police are conducting an investigation into the traffic accident, the Tramways is also investigating the case. Initial findings revealed that human factors cannot be ruled out. The motorman concerned has been suspended from driving duties with immediate effect.
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The spokesman added, "We are deeply concerned about the recent incidents involving tram services. Tram safety is key to passenger safety and the overall stability of service performance. To ensure public and operational safety, the TD has instructed the Tramways to conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of incident, and submit an investigation report within one month, clearly setting out the cause of the accident and practical improvement recommendations to prevent recurrence of similar accidents."
The TD will continue to closely monitor the operation of tram services.
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Brussels ETO presents Hong Kong's first film programme at KINO Rotterdam
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) is presenting Hong Kong's first thematic film programme at KINO Rotterdam in the Netherlands from October 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027 (Rotterdam time), as a special highlight. The programme is supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Entitled "Hong Kong Stories: Lives in Transition", the programme captures the multiple facets of Hong Kong's city life through the stories of people across different generations in the 15 classic films spanning from the 1980s to the late 2010s, namely "A Moment of Romance", "A Simple Life", "As Tears Go By", "Autumn Moon", "Chungking Express", "Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind", "Infernal Affairs", "July Rhapsody", "Mad World", "Made in Hong Kong", "My Heart Is That Eternal Rose", "Nomad", "Rouge", "Spacked Out" and "Still Human". The programme brings together a stellar line-up of internationally acclaimed Hong Kong film stars, including legendary figures such as Andy Lau, Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung, whose celebrated performances and enduring charm have won the hearts of audiences around the world for decades.
Addressing guests at the opening reception on October 9, Deputy Representative of the Brussels ETO Ms Venus Tsoi thanked KINO Rotterdam for the thoughtful selection of films and its efforts in promoting the programme, which has received enthusiastic feedback across different channels, including an overwhelming response on social media. The strong interest demonstrates the widespread appeal of Hong Kong cinema in Europe and Brussels ETO is committed to creating more platforms for European audiences to discover the creativity and beauty of Hong Kong cinema.
Citing the Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme as an example, Ms Tsoi said, "The Hong Kong Government has been rolling out various initiatives to promote international collaboration in the film industry. CCIDA will set up the Support Unit for Non-local Film Productions to provide one-stop services for overseas film crews filming in Hong Kong. I encourage you to leverage these resources and Hong Kong's excellent support to realise your film projects in Hong Kong, and I look forward to seeing the beautiful cityscape of Hong Kong through your cameras and your creative eyes."
Quoting Hong Kong's close to 50 million visitor arrivals in 2025, Ms Tsoi also said that the Hong Kong Government is dedicated to enhancing visitors' travel experiences, and that "Film + Tourism" will be a key highlight in promoting Hong Kong' s rich film culture. She concluded by inviting European visitors to visit Hong Kong for more engaging and immersive experiences inspired by Hong Kong's rich cinematic heritage.
Brussels ETO presents Hong Kong's first film programme at KINO Rotterdam Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO presents Hong Kong's first film programme at KINO Rotterdam Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
